Broncos trade for linebacker Daiyan Henley falls through
Denver announced the pending trade for Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley was cancelled after his physical, with no reason given.
Denver Broncos officials said on Wednesday night that the trade to acquire linebacker Daiyan Henley from the Los Angeles Chargers will not be finalized. The team did not explain why the deal was called off, but sources indicated Henley had already undergone a physical at the Broncos' facility. The trade, announced just before the Tuesday deadline, had been contingent on passing that examination.
Under the terms reported, Denver would have sent a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to Los Angeles in exchange for Henley, who was in the final year of his rookie contract and will become an unrestricted free agent in 2027. The Chargers welcomed Henley back on social media after the Broncos' announcement.
Henley, 27, has started 41 of 42 games in three seasons with the Chargers, recording 51 tackles this year and leading the team in tackles for the past two seasons. The Broncos, currently 7-2 and on a five-game winning streak, have been seeking additional depth at inside linebacker as their run defense ranks 23rd in the league. Inside linebackers Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad have started every game this season.
The Broncos issued a statement saying, "> We have great respect for Daiyan as a player and person, and we wish him all the best moving forward."
No comments were made by head coach Sean Payton or general manager George Paton.