1. Denzel Lamar Perryman was born on December 5,1992 and is an American professional football linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League.
48 Facts About Denzel Perryman
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Denzel Perryman played college football for the Miami Hurricanes and was selected by the then San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2015 NFL draft.
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Denzel Perryman recorded 177 tackles, 12 for losses, 9 sacks, and 5 interception returns for touchdowns and 9 interceptions as a senior.
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Denzel Perryman was an area Defensive Player of the Year as a junior, registering 166 solo tackles and had 105 tackles, 9 sacks and 6 interceptions as a sophomore.
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Denzel Perryman finished first among Atlantic Coast Conference freshmen and second overall on team with 127 tackles.
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Denzel Perryman was tied for second-highest tackle-for-loss total on team with 6.5.
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Denzel Perryman had 64 total tackles and 6.0 tackles-for-loss.
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Denzel Perryman was again an All-ACC selection as a senior in 2014.
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Denzel Perryman was a semi-finalist for top linebacker of the year in 2014.
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On November 4,2014, it was announced that Denzel Perryman had received an invitation to appear in the 2015 Senior Bowl.
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Denzel Perryman was one of four Miami players to be invited, including Phillip Dorsett, Clive Walford, and Ladarius Gunter.
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Denzel Perryman accepted his invitation and attended the Senior Bowl as part of Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley's South team, but was, unfortunately, unable to play in the actual game due to a minor injury he suffered earlier the week in practice.
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Denzel Perryman was one of 35 collegiate linebackers to attend the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Denzel Perryman performed all of the combine drills and finished second among linebackers in the bench press and 18th in the 40-yard dash.
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Denzel Perryman was unable to perform the short shuttle and three-cone drill after sustaining a hip injury.
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Denzel Perryman was ranked the fourth best inside linebacker in the draft by NFLDraftScout.
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Denzel Perryman was the seventh linebacker selected in 2015 and was drafted by the Chargers' to provide depth after they experienced multiple injuries to their linebacker corps, including injuries to Dwight Freeney, Manti Te'o, and Melvin Ingram.
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Denzel Perryman was limited at beginning of organized team activities due to a hamstring injury.
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Denzel Perryman was heavily criticized for playing in a charity dodgeball game while injured and not medically cleared.
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On October 18,2015, Denzel Perryman earned his first career start in place of Manti Te'o, who suffered an ankle injury the previous week.
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Denzel Perryman finished his rookie season in 2015 season with a total of 73 combined tackles and two sacks in 14 games and nine starts.
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Denzel Perryman entered training camp slated as the starting inside linebacker, along with Manti Te'o, after the Chargers released Butler and Kavell Conner during the offseason.
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Denzel Perryman's position was challenged by Nick Dzubnar after Perryman suffered an undisclosed injury in camp and was sidelined for a few weeks.
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McCoy named Te'o and Denzel Perryman the starting inside linebackers, along with Kyle Emanuel and Melvin Ingram.
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Denzel Perryman suffered a shoulder injury and was sidelined for the Chargers' Week 5 loss at the Raiders.
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Denzel Perryman returned the following week to help a depleted defense, but was still dealing with an injured shoulder.
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Denzel Perryman helped the Chargers come back from a 17-point deficit as the defense held the Falcons to three points in the second half.
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Denzel Perryman's interception came with three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and set up the San Diego's game-tying drive.
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Denzel Perryman made a crucial stop on fourth down in overtime, tackling running back Devonta Freeman for a one-yard loss to set up Josh Lambo's game-winning 42-yard field goal.
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Denzel Perryman injured his hamstring and missed two consecutive games.
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Denzel Perryman finished the 2016 season with 72 combined tackles, two sacks, and an interception in 12 games and 11 starts.
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On September 4,2017, the Los Angeles Chargers officially placed Denzel Perryman on injured reserve.
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On November 12,2017, Denzel Perryman started his first game of the season at outside linebacker.
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Denzel Perryman was inactive for Week 16 before returning to play in the Chargers' Week 17 win over the Raiders.
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Denzel Perryman finished his third season with 37 combined tackles in seven games and six starts.
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Denzel Perryman entered the 2018 season as the starting middle linebacker.
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Denzel Perryman started the first nine games before suffering a knee injury in Week 10.
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Denzel Perryman was placed on injured reserve on November 13,2018.
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On March 8,2019, Denzel Perryman signed a two-year, $12 million contract extension with the Chargers.
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On March 18,2021, Denzel Perryman signed a two-year contract with the Carolina Panthers.
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Denzel Perryman had a career year with the Raiders and recorded a franchise high of 154 tackles, which was a career-high for Denzel Perryman.
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Denzel Perryman was voted to his first Pro Bowl selection.
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On March 22,2023, Denzel Perryman signed with the Houston Texans on a one-year, $3.5 million contract.
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Denzel Perryman was suspended two games on November 15,2023, for repeated violations of initiating contact with the helmet.
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On March 19,2024, Denzel Perryman returned to the Chargers, signing a one-year, $3 million contract.
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In 11 starts for the Chargers, Denzel Perryman logged 55 combined tackles and 1.0 sack.
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On March 12,2025, Denzel Perryman re-signed with Los Angeles on a one-year, $3.65 million contract.
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Denzel Perryman's cousin is former Florida wide receiver and cornerback Quinton Dunbar.