The long-time Chargers linebacker was arrested on Friday night after police stopped him en route to a local gun range.
On Friday night, Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman was arrested on a felony weapon charge, per public records. The veteran was stopped for vehicle code violations before officers discovered a handful of firearms in the car, including two assault style rifles.
Per Perryman, he was on his way to a local gun range when he was stopped. As of Saturday morning, Perryman was still booked in jail. He’s due to appear in court on Tuesday.
According to Perryman’s agent, Ron Butler, the linebacker was cooperative with officers through the entire encounter. He’s currently being held without bail at South Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station.
The Chargers said in a statement that they were gathering more information.
Perryman is currently slated to start at linebacker for the Chargers this season after rejoining the team for his second stint in Los Angeles a season ago. The Bolts just beat the Detroit Lions in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday night. Perryman did not play as most starters were held out of the exhibition.
With the Chargers set to continue training camp this week, it remains to be seen just how much time Perryman will miss as he deals with this current situation.