Broncos trade for Chargers LB Daiyan Henley at deadline
The Denver Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The Denver Broncos acquired linebacker Daiyan Henley from the Los Angeles Chargers in a trade just before the NFL trade deadline, sending a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to Los Angeles.
- Henley, a former third-round pick in 2023, is known for his strong coverage skills and versatility, having transitioned from safety and wide receiver to linebacker in college; he is in the final year of his rookie contract.
- The trade addresses depth concerns at inside linebacker for Denver, where starters Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad have played heavy snap counts, and the team has limited experienced backups.
- Henley has been a consistent starter for the Chargers, playing over 87% of defensive snaps this season, and his $1.84 million cap hit fits within Denver’s salary cap space.
- The Broncos may consider Henley for a contract extension after the season, and the draft picks exchanged could be mitigated by compensatory picks Denver is expected to receive in upcoming drafts.
