The NFL on Monday suspendedLos Angeles Chargerslinebacker Denzel Perryman for two games for what it called repeat violations of player safety rules.
During the second quarter of the Chargers' 34-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Perryman was flagged for unnecessary roughness for "delivering a forcible blow to the helmet of Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy while he was on the ground after making a catch," the league said.
Perryman plans to appeal the suspension, according to multiple reports.
The 11th-year veteran also served a two-game suspension in 2023 for repeated violations, including a helmet-to-helmet hit onCincinnati Bengalswide receiver Ja'Marr Chase.
Perryman is set to miss the final two games of the regular season. The Chargers have not clinched a playoff berth but are currently slotted in the first wild-card position.
Perryman has started 10 games for the Chargers this season and ranks fifth on the team with 47 tackles.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Denzel Perryman suspended: Chargers LB banned for 2 games
