Broncos, Chargers announce Daiyan Henley will not be traded after all

On the eve of the Tuesday trade deadline, the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos agreed to trade linebacker Daiyan Henley from the Chargers to the Broncos. However, the trade was called off late on Wednesday night. Both teams confirmed that Henley will remain with the Chargers, though they did not elaborate on the reason for the cancellation, which typically occurs only if the player fails a physical examination.

The Broncos issued a statement expressing their respect for Henley as both a player and a person, wishing him all the best in his future endeavors. In response, the Chargers posted a welcoming message for Henley on their social media platforms approximately 30 hours after announcing the trade. According to ESPN, Henley visited the Broncos' facility on Wednesday and underwent a physical examination, suggesting that the Broncos' medical team opted to terminate the trade.

Despite suffering a shoulder injury during Week 8 against the Rams, Henley participated fully in practice the following week and performed commendably in Week 9 against the Texans. No other health issues have been reported concerning Henley. The Broncos had agreed to send a 2027 fourth-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-round draft pick to the Chargers in exchange for Henley, who is in the final year of his rookie contract and is expected to become an unrestricted free agent in March.