NFL world reacts to Chargers re-signing LB Denzel Perryman
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The Chargers re-signed Pro Bowl linebacker Denzel Perryman to a one-year deal Thursday.
Day 4 of Chargers free agency consisted of two signings: former Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell and Perryman.
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The return of the linebacker gives the Bolts another veteran presence back on the defense. The Chargers signed edge rusher Khalil Mack to an $18 million deal earlier this week, signaling the team's priority of keeping veterans in the locker room. Perryman and Mack should help the unit adjust in defensive coordinator Chris O'Leary's inaugural season in the position.
The 33-year-old is entering his 13th NFL season, his ninth season with the Bolts amid his second stint with the organization. Perryman began his professional career with the San Diego Chargers and later returned to the organization in 2024.
He earned his first and only Pro Bowl as a member of the Raiders in 2021. In 2025, Perryman posted 30 solo tackles, five tackles for loss and three quarterback hits.
Here were the best social media reactions to the return of the longtime Charger, Perryman:
Denzel Perryman’s back with the Chargers at 33! 🏈💪 Veteran presence locked in.
— crypto.insiders (@cryptocurency03) March 12, 2026
Solid Signing that's definitely not going to break the bank. BUT, it's starting to look like the Chargers are going to carry $45M into the season with huge holes on the o-line and d-line.
— Zachary Watts (@Zachary26098646) March 13, 2026
Denzel Perryman is returning to the Chargers on a 1 year deal ⚡️⚡️#chargers#boltuppic.twitter.com/WaV8DwWLZT
— The Bolt Bible (@TheBoltBible) March 12, 2026
One down 3 to go @chargers
— ChargersWorld (@ChargersWorld) March 12, 2026
- G/T Jamaree Salyer
- S Tony Jefferson
- DL Da’Shawn Hand
- LB Denzel Perryman ✅ https://t.co/wZy0T2ptCx
How would you grade day four of Chargers free agency?
— ChargersMuse (@ChargersMuse) March 13, 2026
Signed
— Keaton Mitchell
— Denzel Perryman pic.twitter.com/Mbtl3jOeda
Chargers 2026 LB room is set.
— Bolt Blitz (@matushka1976) March 12, 2026
Daiyan Henley
Denzel Perryman
Troy Dye
Marlowe Wax
Del'Shawn Philips
*** Junior Colson (will have to earn his spot) https://t.co/0AqQmX8W3S
Let's Go ⚡💪🏼⚡ pic.twitter.com/VAaEHa7WO4
— Chargers 4 Life ⚡ (@LifeBolts) March 12, 2026
I didn't see that coming, but he brings a lot to the LB room.
— Cody Richard DeCamp (@cody_decamp) March 12, 2026
The San Diego Chargers still live🙏
— hv (@h_venable) March 12, 2026
Solid pickup for the Chargers,Denzel Perryman back in the building 🔥🔥
— Michelle (@Chefdoo95) March 12, 2026
Great to see Perryman back with the Chargers! His experience and tackling prowess will bolster that defense. What's the deal worth? ⚡️
— @Danisteve (@dani_steve77) March 12, 2026
We still have a guy who played in Mission Valley for the SD Chargers. That’s awesome. Keenan back would be cool too.
— Ben (@NugsFan88) March 12, 2026
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