Chargers turn to Troy Dye after Denzel Perryman’s suspension is upheld

EL SEGUNDO — Denzel Perryman’s appeal of his two-game suspension by the NFL was denied, which means he will sit out the Chargers’ final regular-season games against the Houston Texans on Saturday at SoFi Stadium and either Jan. 3 or 4 against the Denver Broncos at Mile High Stadium. Perryman’s replacement at linebacker is likely to be Troy Dye, who has played a key depth role this season. Del’Shawn Phillips, who has been an important part of the Chargers’ special teams success, also could fill in for Perryman until Perryman is eligible to return to the team Jan. 5. The league suspended Perryman for what it termed “repeated violations of playing rules...