Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman has been released from police custody, and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has declined to press charges, according to public records.
Perryman was released from custody at 2:03 p.m. PT Monday, according to records. Authorities arrested Perryman on Friday for multiple gun violations, the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement. Ron Butler, Perryman’s agent, confirmed Monday that charges had been dropped.
“We’re grateful the matter has been resolved,” Butler said in a statement to The Athletic. “At this time, Denzel is focused on getting back to his family and teammates.”
A spokesperson for the L.A. District Attorney’s Office told The Athletic that Perryman’s “case was sent back to law enforcement for further investigation.” Perryman was due to appear at Inglewood Municipal Court at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, according to records.
In a statement, the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department said, “South Los Angeles Station deputies conducted a traffic stop” on Perryman at 9:30 p.m. Friday for “vehicle code violations.”
“During the traffic stop, deputies discovered five firearms in Mr. Perryman’s vehicle, two of which were assault-style rifles,” the statement continued. “He was arrested and booked on weapons violation charges and was cooperative with deputies.”
Perryman was held without bail at the South Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station, according to the statement.
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said earlier Monday that he visited Perryman in jail on Sunday. Harbaugh addressed the media before Perryman was released from custody.
“He was in good spirits,” Harbaugh said. “I love Denzel. He’s always done right. He’s never been in trouble. Got a beautiful family, and we’re just letting the due process play out.”
Perryman, 32, was drafted by the Chargers in 2015. He spent his first six NFL seasons with the organization before stops with the Las Vegas Raiders and Houston Texans. He returned to the Chargers on a one-year deal for 2024. He re-signed with the team this past March on a one-year deal.
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