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Chargers' Denzel Perryman Sidelined with Ankle Injury After Season Opener
Denzel Perryman's ankle injury from Week 1 sidelines him at least four games, prompting roster changes including Troy Dye likely stepping into the starting linebacker role.
- Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman has been placed on injured reserve due to an ankle injury, as confirmed by a source to ESPN.
- Perryman will be sidelined for at least four games after suffering the injury in a Week 1 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Without Perryman, linebacker Troy Dye is expected to start.
- The Chargers signed long snapper Rick Lovato and added safety Tony Jefferson and linebacker Kana'i Mauga from the practice squad for their upcoming game.
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Source: Chargers to put Perryman (ankle) on IR - Daily news Update
Kris RhimSep 15, 2025, 01:47 PM ET Close Kris Rhim is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Kris covers the Los Angeles Chargers, including coach Jim Harbaugh’s franchise-altering first season (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41068072/los-angeles-chargers-2024-preview-jim-harbaugh-culture). In Kris’ free time, he lives his NBA dreams at men’s leagues across Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Chargers are placing linebacker Denzel Perryman on injured …
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