Broncos, Chargers announce Daiyan Henley will not be traded after all
Key Points:
- The Chargers agreed to trade linebacker Daiyan Henley to the Broncos just before Tuesday's trade deadline, but the trade was canceled late Wednesday night.
- Both teams confirmed Henley will remain with the Chargers, likely due to Henley failing the physical conducted by the Broncos.
- Henley had a shoulder injury in Week 8 but returned to practice and played well in Week 9, with no other reported health issues.
- The Broncos had planned to trade 2027 and 2028 draft picks for Henley, who is in the final year of his rookie contract and will become a free agent in March.
- Both teams expressed respect for Henley, with the Broncos wishing him well and the Chargers welcoming him back on social media.