Perryman, 33, originally entered the NFL as a second-round pick for the Chargers in 2015. After stints with the Las Vegas Raiders and the Houston Texans, he returned to Los Angeles in 2024, becoming a regular starter when healthy. The one-year agreement keeps Perryman in the Chargers’ base defense and allows the organization to address long-term linebacker plans later.
The Chargers have already re-signed key contributors this offseason, including Khalil Mack and Trey Pipkins III, while exploring external options to bolster several positions. Perryman’s return provides a familiar presence in the middle of the defense and a potential bridge to younger interior linebackers as the team eyes future upgrades.
In 2021, Perryman posted a career-high 154 tackles and earned his first Pro Bowl nod, one of the standout highlights of his career. While he has battled injuries in recent seasons, he has remained a steady starter when on the field for Los Angeles, contributing in run defense and coverage duties within the team’s scheme.
With Perryman back in the fold, the Chargers can continue to build through free agency and the upcoming draft, aiming to balance immediate competitiveness with a longer-term plan. The organization has indicated it will pursue additional moves to strengthen the defense as it moves forward in this offseason.
