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Los Angeles Chargers Linebacker Denzel Perryman was released from the prison Monday after the law enforcement authorities in California said they discovered five firearms in his car during a traffic stop.
Perryman, 32, was arrested by Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies Friday night after, several weapons were found in his possession, including two “attack style rifles.”
Los Angeles Chargers Linebacker Denzel Perryman, #6, after the game at Bank of America Stadium on September 15, 2024. (Bob Donnan/ Imag photos)
“On August 1, 2025, at 21.30, South Los Angeles Station advocates a traffic stop on Los Angeles Charger’s footballer Denzel Perryman, 32, for violation of the vehicle code,” the Lensmanns department said in a statement.
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“During the traffic stop, deputies discovered five firearms in Mr. Perryman’s vehicle, two of which were rifles in attack style.”
Originally, Nfl The veteran was booked on charges of crime for possessing weapons of attack and held without bail this weekend, but at 1 p.m. 13 Monday he was released. The first online items indicated that Perryman was released without being charged – he was only listed as withheld.
Los Angeles Chargers Linebacker Denzel Perryman, #6, against Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 21, 2024. (Mark J. Refilas/ Imag images)
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Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but a later statement from the Office of Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman stated that a decision to charge Perryman had not been made.
“Our office is aware of incorrect information circulating in several news reports on the status of Denzel Perryman’s case, which stems from an arrest on Friday, August 1, 2025. Unlike some media reports, no decision has been made to reject prosecutor or perish prosecution,” the statement reads.
Los Angeles Chargers Linebacker Denzel Perryman, #6, enters the field before the game against Kansas City Chiefs at Sofi Stadium on September 29, 2024. (Kirby Lee/ Imag- Pictures)
“The case was reviewed by prosecutors for filing remuneration, and on August 4, it was returned to law enforcement for further investigation. From today, the case remains during active investigation. When this process is completed, law enforcement can resolute the case to our office for further review and consideration of potential accusations. We remain obliged to ensure that all cases are more evaluated.”
Perryman was drafted by chargers in 2015 and played for the team until 2020. He is in his second stint with the team after signing a one -year contract in 2024 and signing again with chargers this season.
He also had stints with Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders.
Editor’s Note: The story has been updated to include a statement from Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, which clarifies that no decision was made to reject charges.
