Chargers Sign LB Perryman, RB Mitchell

NFL insider reports new deals for key Chargers players.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:07am

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The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to terms with veteran linebacker Denzel Perryman and rookie running back Keaton Mitchell, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport.

Why it matters

Perryman and Mitchell are both expected to play key roles for the Chargers this upcoming season as the team looks to build on their playoff appearance in 2025. Retaining Perryman, a defensive leader, and adding Mitchell, a promising young running back, will be important for the Chargers' success.

The details

Perryman, a 7-year NFL veteran, has spent his entire career with the Chargers after being drafted by the team in 2015. Mitchell was the Chargers' 3rd round draft pick in 2026 out of East Carolina University, where he was a standout running back.

  • The deals were agreed to on March 13, 2026.

The players

Denzel Perryman

A 7-year veteran linebacker who has played his entire career with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Keaton Mitchell

A rookie running back drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 3rd round of the 2026 NFL Draft out of East Carolina University.

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What they’re saying

“The Chargers are keeping two key pieces of their roster by agreeing to terms with Denzel Perryman and Keaton Mitchell.”

— Ian Rapoport, NFL Insider (NFL.com)

What’s next

The Chargers will officially announce the signings once the deals are finalized.

The takeaway

Retaining veteran leadership on defense and adding young talent on offense are important moves for the Chargers as they look to build on their 2025 playoff appearance and compete for a Super Bowl in the coming seasons.