Denzel Perryman of Chargers cleared of charges in firearms arrest

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman will not be facing criminal charges following a traffic stop in California where law enforcement officials found five firearms in his car.

Perryman, 32, was arrested by Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies after being found in possession of several weapons, including two “assault-style rifles.”

“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 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.”

Initially, the NFL veteran was booked on felony charges and held without bail over the weekend, but by 1 p.m. on Monday, he was released.

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman, #6, against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Oct. 21, 2024. (Mark J. Rebilas/ Imagn Images)

According to online jail records, he was listed as being detained only. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Perryman initially had a court date listed for Tuesday before he was released without any charges on Monday.

Perryman was drafted by the Chargers in 2015 and played for the team until 2020. He is in his second stint with the team after signing a one-year contract in 2024 and re-signing with the Chargers again this offseason.

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman, #6, enters the field before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium on Sept. 29, 2024. (Kirby Lee/ Imagn Images)

He also had stints with the Houston Texans and the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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