Report: Chargers restructuring LB Denzel Perryman’s contract

The Chargers have been very active on Friday leading up to free agency, which starts next week on March 18.

First, came the announcement on tight end Hunter Henry getting franchise tagged. Then, came the news of linebacker Thomas Davis and defensive tackle being released.

Now, Los Angeles and linebacker Denzel Perryman have agreed to a restructured deal, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.

The #Chargers and LB Denzel Perryman agreed to terms on a restructured contract to keep him with the team for another year, source said. He was originally slated to make more than $6M in 2020, now incentives can get him to that number.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2020

Perryman signed a two-year deal before the start of the 2019 season. He was set to make $6.5 million in salary and bonuses during the upcoming season. The new compensation has not been announced, but he will have the opportunity to earn it through incentives.

In 2019, the former second-round selection appeared in 14 games, recording 68 total tackles, five tackles for loss, one interception and a forced fumble.