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Denzel Perryman Suspended Two Games for Safety Violations

12/23/2025

Summary

Story summary

Denzel Perryman, the Los Angeles Chargers linebacker, has been suspended two games for repeated player safety violations, including a 2023 discipline.
The suspension stems from helmet-to-helmet contact with Cowboys receiver Ryan Flournoy during Chargers' 34-17 victory.
Perryman plans to appeal, and if upheld, he will miss games against the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos.
He is eligible to return on January 5, 2026 if the Chargers qualify for the playoffs.

History

Historical Context

In 2013, the NFL strengthened player safety policies in response to over 200 concussions reported during the 2012 season. This shift followed years of advocacy from the NFL Players Association and earlier measures, such as the 2011 collective bargaining agreement, which emphasized health and safety improvements. Denzel Perryman's recent suspension for helmet-to-helmet contact highlights the ongoing commitment to enforcing these regulations.

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Story summary

Denzel Perryman, the Los Angeles Chargers linebacker, has been suspended two games for repeated player safety violations, including a 2023 discipline.
The suspension stems from helmet-to-helmet contact with Cowboys receiver Ryan Flournoy during Chargers' 34-17 victory.
Perryman plans to appeal, and if upheld, he will miss games against the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos.
He is eligible to return on January 5, 2026 if the Chargers qualify for the playoffs.

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