Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman was arrested on weapons charges Friday night, according to USA TODAY.
Perryman was booked on a felony charge, per the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
“NFL player, Denzel Perryman, was arrested by South Los Angeles Station deputies on Friday, August 1, 2025. Deputies conducted a traffic stop of Mr. Perryman’s vehicle for vehicle code violations. During their investigation, Mr. Perryman was arrested for multiple weapons violations,” the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement to USA TODAY Sports.
“Mr. Perryman was extremely cooperative with deputies throughout the investigation.”
According to TMZ and KTLA, the 32-year-old Perryman, who is in his 11th NFL season, allegedly was on his way to a gun range when he was pulled over by police for vehicle code violations. Officers searched his car and found two AR-15 rifles and three handguns in his trunk. The rifles were reportedly non-compliant, which is against the law in California.
“We are aware of a matter involving Denzel and are gathering information,” the Chargers said in a statement.
Perryman’s agent, Ron Butler, released a statement, via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, saying, “we are still gathering facts.”
“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 is expected in court Tuesday.
Perryman was selected in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft and spent the first six seasons of his career with the Chargers. After signing with the Carolina Panthers in March 2021, he was dealt to the Las Vegas Raiders five months later. Following two years with the Raiders, he signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans. He re-joined the Chargers in March 2024.
