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Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman was arrested Friday in Los Angeles on an assault weapon charge.

The 32-year-old was arrested and booked Friday night on a felony charge of possession of an assault weapon, according to TMZ, which cited law enforcement sources.

Perryman, entering his 11th NFL season, reportedly was stopped by police while on his way to the gun range.


  Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman smiles at a press conference during offseason workouts at The Bolt. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman smiles at a press conference during offseason workouts at The Bolt. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

They searched his car and found two AR rifles and three handguns, per TMZ, and the rifles were non-compliant with California law and thus illegal.

Perryman is due in court Tuesday and was still in jail Saturday morning, the outlet reported.

“We are aware of the recent reports regarding Denzel Perryman’s arrest in Los Angeles. At this time, we are still gathering facts and will fully cooperate with the process,” Perryman’s agent Ron Butler said in a statement per NFL Network.

“Denzel is a respected veteran in the NFL and a dedicated father, teammate, and professional. While we do not take this situation lightly, we remain confident that the matter will be resolved fairly and in accordance with the law. Out of respect for the process and all parties involved, we will have no further comment at this time.”

This is Perryman’s first felony arrest, but he was suspended by the NFL for three games in 2023 for multiple violations of the player safety rules while with the Texans.

The former Miami Hurricane is in his second stint with the Chargers after being drafted in the second round by the franchise in 2015. 


  Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman (6) flexes as he runs a drill during practice at the team’s NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 23, 2025. AP Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman (6) flexes as he runs a drill during practice at the team’s NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 23, 2025. AP

The one-time Pro Bowler also played for the Raiders for two seasons and, after a year with the Texans, re-signed with the Chargers in 2024.

Perryman played 11 games last season, recording 55 tackles and one interception for a Chargers team that went 11-6 and clinched a wild card berth in coach Jim Harbaugh’s first season with the franchise.

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