The band is back together after the Chargers re-signed linebacker Denzel Perryman this offseason.
Perryman appeared in 11 games and was an integral part of the run defense before a groin injury sidelined him for the remainder of the 2024 regular season. He also suffered an elbow injury in the wild card game against the Texans.
Perryman told reporters earlier this week that he is full healthy and ready to go for the summer. His veteran presence will be imperative in a young linebacker room that includes second-year Junior Colson, who Perryman is expecting good things out of this upcoming season.
“I’m expecting a breakout season,” Perryman said. “He’s locked in. He’s been in the building every day.”
Colson, the third-round pick of the 2024 NFL draft, didn’t have the rookie campaign that he was expected to have. He had an appendectomy in training camp that limited him, as well as a hamstring injury that landed him on Injured Reserve.
In 11 games, with one start, Colson finished with 29 tackles (15 solo) and one pass defended.
Colson’s situation is similar to Daiyan Henley. Henley hurt his hamstring during his rookie season, and he was primarily a special teams player. One year later, he established himself as one of the league’s top linebackers. I’m not saying that Colson will be at that level, but he has the talent and is familiar with Jesse Minter’s defense.
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