'It sets a bad precedent': Jim Harbaugh says Broncos used 'loophole' to base Daiyan Henley's physical on if Chargers would take less trade compensation
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Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Chargers' trade of linebacker Daiyan Henley to the Denver Broncos fell through after the deadline because the Broncos used a "loophole" by basing Henley's physical on whether the Chargers would accept less compensation.
- The original trade, agreed upon before the deadline, involved the Chargers receiving a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick, but Denver failed Henley on his physical due to a knee issue and attempted to renegotiate terms.
- Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh criticized the Broncos' approach, calling it a bad precedent and a loophole that allows teams to revisit trade terms after the deadline based on medical evaluations.
- Despite Henley's shoulder and knee issues earlier in the season, he has not missed any games and played most defensive snaps recently, raising questions about the Broncos' medical assessment.
- The NFL reportedly allowed Denver to revisit the trade terms after consulting with the league, highlighting concerns about the current trade and physical examination rules.
