Thursday Night Football: Denzel Perryman returns for Chargers-Broncos

The Chargers will officially have one of their key players back as they face the Broncos on Thursday night.

Linebacker Denzel Perryman is active after he was questionable with a groin injury. He had missed the last four games.

Perryman has recorded 54 total tackles with a sack and two tackles for loss in 10 starts this season.

Guard Zion Johnson (ankle) is also active after he was listed as questionable.

Tight end Hayden Hurst (hip) is back after being activated off of injured reserve.

Los Angeles’ inactives are quarterback Easton Stick, cornerback Cam Hart, cornerback Elijah Molden, linebacker Shaquille Quarterman, offensive lineman Brenden Jaimes, offensive lineman Jordan McFadden, and tight end Will Dissly. Stick is the Chargers’ emergency third quarterback.

For the Broncos, quarterback Zach Wilson, cornerback Riley Moss, running back Jaleel McLaughlin, cornerback Levi Wallace, linebacker Levelle Bailey, offensive tackle Frank Crum, and defensive lineman Matt Henningsen are inactive. Wilson is the emergency third QB.