Linebacker Denzel Perryman of the Chargers was let go from a correctional facility in Los Angeles County on Monday in the afternoon, following his arrest on weapons-related charges three days prior.
According to judicial records acquired by various media sources, Nathan Hochman, the L.A. County District Attorney, opted not to proceed with prosecution.
Perryman attended Chargers’ activities on Monday night. Daiyan Henley, Perryman’s fellow player, posted a video of his visit on Instagram.
According to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department, deputies stopped Perryman on Friday night for infractions of the vehicle code. Deputies claim that they investigated Perryman’s car and discovered five guns, including two “assault-style rifles.”
“On August 1, 2025, at 9:30 p.m., deputies from the South Los Angeles Station performed a traffic stop on Denzel Perryman, 32, a football player for the Los Angeles Chargers, for breaking vehicle regulations,” according to a statement from the LACSD. “Deputies discovered five firearms in Mr. Perryman’s car during the traffic stop, two of which were assault-style rifles. He was taken into custody on weapons violation charges and cooperated with police.”
It is uncertain what prompted the search of Perryman’s vehicle. According to the LACSD, the weapons resulted in numerous weapons-related violations. Perryman was apprehended and held without bond at the South Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station.
He was held in custody over the weekend and was slated to appear in court in Inglewood on Tuesday morning. Prosecutors, however, refused to pursue charges, and Perryman was freed from prison on Monday afternoon.
Ron Butler, Perryman’s agent, provided a statement to The Athletic on Monday night.
“We appreciate that the situation has been resolved,” Butler stated. “Denzel is currently focused on returning to his family and teammates.”
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters on Monday that he visited Perryman in prison on Sunday.
“He was in good spirits,” Harbaugh remarked. “I adore Denzel. He has always done the right thing. He has never been in problems. Has a wonderful family, and we are simply allowing due process to take its course.”
Perryman, 32, is a seasoned NFL player with ten seasons. He spent his first six seasons with the Chargers before joining the Las Vegas Raiders and Houston Texans. He rejoined the Chargers in 2024 and participated in and started 11 games.
Perryman, a Pro Bowl selection in 2021, is expected to play a key role in the Chargers’ inside linebacker corps this season and is mentioned as a starter on the Chargers’ depth chart.
