Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman detained on weapons charges after traffic stop

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman was detained on serious weapons charges following a traffic stop late Friday evening. According to ESPN, authorities reportedly found multiple firearms in Perryman's vehicle during the stop, including two firearms classified by some as assault weapons. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department issued a statement confirming that at approximately 9:30 p.m. on August 1, 2025, deputies pulled over Perryman, aged 32, due to vehicle code violations. During the encounter, five firearms were recovered from his vehicle, two of which were assault-style rifles. Perryman was taken into custody and charged with weapons violations; he cooperated fully with law enforcement. TMZ reports that the felony charge stems from the alleged possession of assault-style weapons. Perryman is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, August 5. His spokesperson told TMZ, "Denzel is a respected NFL veteran and a dedicated father, teammate, and professional. We do not take this situation lightly, but we are confident that it will be resolved justly and lawfully." AWR Hawkins, a seasoned Second Amendment columnist for Breitbart News, notes the significance of firear...