Chargers LB Denzel Perryman released from jail, charges dropped after arrest on weapons charges

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Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman was released from a Los Angeles County jail Monday afternoon, three days after he was arrested on weapons charges.

Per court records obtained by multiple outlets, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman declined to pursue charges. 

Perryman made an appearance at Chargers facilities Monday evening. Perryman's teammate Daiyan Henley shared video of his appearance on Instagram. 

Per the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, deputies pulled Perryman over Friday night for vehicle code violations. Deputies say that they searched Perryman's vehicle and found five firearms, two of which were "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," a statement from the LACSD reads. "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."

It's not clear what prompted the search of Perryman's car. Per the LACSD, the weapons resulted in multiple weapons violations. Perryman was detained and held without bail at the South Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station.

He remained in custody over the weekend and was scheduled for a hearing at an Inglewood courthouse Tuesday morning. But prosecutors declined to pursue charges, and Perryman was released from custody Monday afternoon.

Perryman's agent Ron Butler provided a statement to The Athletic Monday night.

“We’re grateful the matter has been resolved,” Butler said, via a statement to The Athletic. “At this time, Denzel is focused on getting back to his family and teammates.

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters Monday that he visited Perryman in jail on Sunday. 

“He was in good spirits,” Harbaugh said. “I love Denzel. He’s always done right. He’s never been in trouble. Got a beautiful family, and we’re just letting the due process play out.”

Perryman, 32, is a 10-season NFL veteran. He played his first six seasons with the Chargers before stints with the Las Vegas Raiders and Houston Texans. He returned to the Chargers in 2024 and played in and started 11 games. 

A Pro Bowl selection in 2021, Perryman projects to play a key role with the Chargers inside linebacker corps this season and is listed as a starter on the Chargers depth chart.