DENZEL PERRYMAN NEWS

Tears ligament in elbow Perryman told reporters Sunday that he tore at least one ligament in his left elbow during Saturday's 32-12 AFC wild-card loss to the Texans, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Perryman suffered the injury early in the first quarter of Saturday's game, but he wasn't ruled out until midway through the fourth quarter. He was seen with a large brace on his left elbow Sunday, and it remains to be seen whether he'll need to undergo surgery. Perryman signed a one-year deal with the Chargers in March of 2024 and will enter the offseason as a free agent for a second straight year. He finished the 2024 regular season with 55 tackles (39 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 11 games.

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Won't return against Houston Perryman (elbow) has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's AFC wild-card game against the Texans.

Impact Perryman injured his left elbow in the first quarter of Saturday's game. The injury is severe enough for Perryman to not return for the final five minutes of the fourth quarter, and Troy Dye will remain at middle linebacker

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Leaves game due to elbow injury Perryman (elbow) is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Texans.

Impact Perryman injured his left elbow while making a tackle on Joe Mixon in the first quarter of Saturday's game. He was briefly checked on by trainers on the sidelines before heading to the locker room for further evaluation. Troy Dye will fill in at inside linebacker for as long as Perryman is out of the game.

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Clear to play in wild-card contest Perryman (groin) is active for Saturday's wild-card matchup versus the Texans.

Impact Perryman missed the final two games of the regular season due to a lingering groin issue, but he'll be available for Los Angeles' first playoff contest. The veteran linebacker will likely reclaim his starting role, though he wasn't an every-down player even prior to the injury, as he shared the workload with Junior Colson and Troy Dye. That could be the case again Saturday, especially since Perryman has logged just 11 defensive snaps since Week 11.

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Questionable to face Houston Perryman (groin) practiced in full Thursday and is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's road wild-card game against the Texans.

Impact Perryman began his practice with as a limited participant but has now logged back-to-back full sessions. The standout linebacker misses six of the Chargers' final seven regular-season games. Official word on his status for Saturday's wild-card round matchup will arrive no later than 90 minutes prior to the game's 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff.

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Logs full practice Wednesday Perryman (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Perryman was sidelined for six of the Chargers' last seven games of the regular season due to a groin injury, but his full participation in Wednesday's practice indicates that he is trending towards playing in Saturday's AFC wild-card clash against the Texans. In the 10 games prior to his injury, Perryman logged 54 tackles (38 solo), including 1.0 sacks.

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Opens week with limited practice Perryman (groin) was a limited practice participant Tuesday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Impact Perryman is attempting to improve enough from his groin issue to suit up in Saturday's AFC wild-card game against Houston. The veteran linebacker missed six of the Chargers' final seven regular-season contests -- including the last two -- due to the injury. Troy Dye has been logging most of Perryman's vacated defensive snaps while the latter has been sidelined.

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Not going to play in Week 18 Perryman (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup versus the Raiders, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Perryman will miss his second straight contest and sixth over Los Angeles' past seven games due to a groin injury. The veteran linebacker will finish the regular season with 55 tackles (39 solo), including 1.0 sacks, over 11 contests. It remains to be seen if Perryman will be ready to return by the Chargers' wild-card matchup next weekend. Troy Dye has been starting alongside Daiyan Henley in Perryman's stead.

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Doubtful for Week 18 Perryman (groin) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Perryman missed Week 17 against the Patriots and has played just 11 defensive snaps since Week 11, missing five of the last six contests. Troy Dye and Daiyan Henley should again handle linebacker duties against Las Vegas with Perryman unlikely to play.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open week Perryman (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Perryman was unable to play in the Chargers' Week 17 win over the Patriots due to a groin injury that he aggravated in Week 16 against the Broncos. He'll have two more chances this week to upgrade his practice participation ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Raiders. Troy Dye would be in line to see more snaps at inside linebacker alongside starter Daiyan Henley if Perryman was not cleared to play in Week 18.

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Won't play against Patriots Perryman (groin) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report and has been ruled out for Saturday's game against New England.

Impact Perryman aggravated a groin injury during the Chargers' Week 16 win over the Broncos. The injury was severe enough for him to be sidelined all week, and he'll work on progressing through his recovery enough to be available for the Chargers' regular-season finale against the Raiders on Sunday, Jan. 5. Rookie third-round pick Junior Colson ended up playing a season-high 36 defensive snaps in Week 16, and he could have the inside track on Nick Niemann and Troy Dye to start at inside linebacker alongside Daiyan Henley on Saturday due to Perryman's injury.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Tuesday Perryman (groin) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact Perryman is in danger of missing his fifth game in the past three weeks as he is still dealing with a groin injury suffered during the team's Week 16 win over the Broncos. If he ends up being unable to play in Saturday's game against the Patriots, Troy Dye would likely start at linebacker in his place.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Halftime speech by Derwin James could be key to a late-season push by the Chargers

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DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Herbert passes for 2 touchdowns, Chargers score on free kick and rally past Broncos 34-27

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Questionable to return Thursday Perryman (groin) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Broncos.

Impact The starting inside linebacker missed the last four games with a groin issue before returning for Thursday night's divisional matchup. He made one solo tackle before exiting. Troy Dye saw extended action in Perryman's place the last three games, making 29 tackles (15 solo) over those contests.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play against Denver Perryman (groin) is active for Thursday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Perryman has missed the last four games due to a groin injury, but he will return for Thursday night's AFC West clash. The veteran linebacker has logged 54 tackles (38 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 10 regular-season games. Perryman's return Thursday means Troy Dye will revert to a rotational role at inside linebacker.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for Week 16 Perryman (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Broncos.

Impact A groin injury has prevented Perryman from playing in the Chargers' last four games, but the veteran linebacker relayed Tuesday that he plans to play in Thursday's AFC West showdown, per Bridget Condon of NFL Network. Perryman's full participation in Wednesday's session is a step in the right direction, though his official status for Thursday's game won't likely be known until the Chargers announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for Week 16 Perryman (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Broncos.

Impact A groin injury has prevented Perryman from playing in the Chargers' last four games, but the veteran linebacker relayed Tuesday that he plans to play in Thursday's AFC West showdown, per Bridget Condon of NFL Network. Perryman's full participation in Wednesday's session is a step in the right direction, though his official status for Thursday's game won't likely be known until the Chargers announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE