Jim Harbaugh expects Denzel Perryman to miss four Chargers games

Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman will miss at least four games after being placed on the injured reserve list to begin the 2026 season. Head coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed the timeline for the 33-year-old veteran but noted the recovery could conclude near the end of that mandatory period. This is the second consecutive season Perryman has started on the injured reserve following an injury that limited him to 10 games last year. The Chargers are scheduled to face the Broncos in Week 5, marking the earliest possible return date for the veteran linebacker. Perryman remains a key defensive figure for the team, entering his 12th professional season with 451 career tackles during his tenure with the franchise.

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