Broncos say trade with Chargers for LB Henley 'will not be finalized'
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Key Points:
- The Denver Broncos announced that their trade to acquire linebacker Daiyan Henley from the Los Angeles Chargers will not be finalized, despite Henley undergoing a physical at the Broncos' complex.
- The Broncos had agreed to trade future draft picks (a 2027 fourth-round and a 2028 fifth-round) to the Chargers for Henley, who would have joined a first-place AFC West team from a winless Chargers squad.
- Henley, 26, is in the final year of his rookie contract and has been a consistent starter for the Chargers, recording 51 tackles this season and over 300 tackles in his career.
- The Broncos, currently on a five-game winning streak and ranked 23rd in run defense, had sought Henley to bolster their inside linebacker depth, with starters Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad playing heavy snaps.
- The Chargers welcomed Henley back on social media following the trade collapse, while the Broncos expressed respect for Henley and wished him well moving forward.
