Henley Trade To Broncos Collapses At Final Hurdle

Broncos cancel Daiyan Henley trade, Chargers LB stays put

What looked like a done deal at the trade deadline has unravelled. Daiyan Henley will remain a Charger after Denver pulled the plug, ending a whirlwind 24 hours that briefly sent the team captain to the Broncos.

Broncos-Chargers Henley trade cancelled, LB remains in LA...

Daiyan Henley is staying in Los Angeles after his proposed move to the Denver Broncos collapsed at the final hurdle.

The Broncos had initially agreed to acquire the Chargers linebacker ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, only to confirm on Wednesday evening that the deal had fallen through.

Henley, 26, has started all eight games this season, recording 51 tackles, three quarterback hits, two tackles for loss, two pass deflections, one interception, one forced fumble and 0.5 sacks.

Denver were set to send a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to Los Angeles for the fourth-year linebacker, but ultimately cancelled the trade.

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— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) November 12, 2026

“The proposed trade involving Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley will not be finalized. We have great respect for Daiyan as a player and person, and we wish him all the best moving forward,” the Broncos said.

The Chargers responded by sharing an edited version of their old farewell post, welcoming their team captain back.

A 2023 third-round pick, Henley has spent all four seasons of his NFL career in Los Angeles. He has topped 100 tackles in each of the last two years, including a career-best 147 in 2024.

Last season also saw him post career highs in sacks (3.5) and interceptions (2). The former Washington State Husky has been remarkably durable too, missing just one game across the past three seasons.

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— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) November 12, 2026

The Chargers are still searching for their first win at 0-8, the league's only winless team, ahead of Monday night's primetime clash with the Baltimore Ravens (4-5).