Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman was arrested on Friday night after a traffic stop in South Los Angeles led to the discovery of multiple firearms in his vehicle.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said deputies pulled Perryman over at 9:30 p.m. on August 1 for vehicle code violations.
During the stop, officers found five firearms, including two assault-style rifles. Authorities booked Perryman at the South L.A. Sheriff’s station, where he remains held without bail.
Perryman will appear in court on August 5 at the Inglewood courthouse. Prosecutors will confirm the formal charges during Tuesday’s court hearing.
He remains in custody ahead of the date, with no additional legal details released. The NFL has not commented on possible disciplinary action.
The Chargers acknowledged the arrest with a short statement: “We are aware of a matter involving Denzel and are gathering information.”
Perryman’s agent, Ron Butler, also released a statement to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport:
“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. 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.”
Perryman, 32, is a 10-year NFL veteran who returned to the Chargers in 2024 after playing for the Raiders and Texans. He signed a one-year, $3million deal that year, then re-signed in March 2025 on a one-year, $3.65million contract.
The Chargers originally drafted Perryman in 2015. In 2024, he started 11 games, finishing with 55 tackles and one sack.
Over 119 career games, he has recorded 717 combined tackles, 7.5 sacks, and five interceptions. His standout season came in 2021 with the Raiders, when he earned Pro Bowl honors with 154 tackles.
Perryman has built a reputation as a physical, old-school linebacker who thrives against the run.
NFL coaches have often praised his leadership and intensity, both on and off the field. That standing now faces fresh scrutiny as legal proceedings move forward.
The arrest adds uncertainty to his immediate future and his involvement in the upcoming NFL season as both Perryman and the Chargers now await the outcome of Monday’s court proceedings.
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