Chargers LB Denzel Perryman arrested on felony weapons charge

LOS ANGELES -- Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman was arrested Friday night on a felony weapons charge, according to public records.

Perryman was arrested at 9:41 p.m. Friday and booked at 10:06 p.m.

"On August 1, 2025, at 9:30 p.m., South Los Angeles Station deputies conducted a traffic stop on Los Angeles Chargers football player Denzel Perryman, 32, for vehicle code violations," the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a statement. "During the traffic stop deputies discovered five firearms in Mr. Perryman's vehicle, two of which were assault style rifles. He was arrested and booked on weapons violation charges and was cooperative with deputies.

"Mr. Perryman is being held without bail at South Los Angeles Sheriff's Station and is scheduled to appear at Inglewood Court on Tuesday August 5, 2025."

Perryman is in his second stint with the Chargers after rejoining the team before the 2024 season. He is expected to be a starter and play a significant role in the Chargers' inside linebacker group this season.

"Denzel and our team are still gathering information and working closely with legal counsel," Perryman's agent Ron Butler told ESPN. "While I can't speak to the details at this time, we're confident things will be handled appropriately through the legal process."

The Chargers said in a statement that they were gathering more information.

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