The Los Angeles Chargers are reuniting with a familiar face in the middle of their defense. Veteran linebacker Denzel Perryman has agreed to terms on a one-year contract to return to the Chargers, according to his agent Ron Butler (@agentbutler1).
Perryman, 33, returns to the organization that originally selected him in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft. During his initial six-season tenure with the Chargers, the linebacker established himself as a physical, downhill run-stopper. After departing the team following the 2020 season, Perryman spent time with the Las Vegas Raiders—where he earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2021—and most recently the Houston Texans during the 2023 campaign.
The move to bring back Perryman provides the Chargers with a proven veteran presence in the linebacker room. As the team transitions under a new defensive scheme, his familiarity with the franchise and his reputation as a hard-hitting tackler are expected to bolster the front seven. Over his nine-year career, Perryman has appeared in 108 regular-season games, recording over 600 total tackles.
Financial details of the one-year agreement were not immediately available at the time of the announcement. The signing marks a significant depth addition for Los Angeles as they continue to shape their roster for the upcoming season. Perryman will look to provide leadership for a defense aiming to improve its physicality at the point of attack.
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