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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 12

Broncos call off the Daiyan Henley trade; Nuggets win in Memphis

Plus, Sean Payton backs Bo Nix and Aurora council meetings go virtual Dec. 7.

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The Broncos call off their trade for Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley

The Henley trade went from announced to dead in a day

  1. Nov. 10Broncos announce a trade for Henley, pending a physical exam.
  2. Nov. 11Henley is at the Broncos' training facility, presumably for a physical.
  3. Nov. 11Late at night, the Broncos say the trade will not be finalized.

Source: Denver7

One day after announcing it, the Broncos called off their trade for Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley. The team's late-night social media post said the proposed deal "will not be finalized", and it gave no reason. The Chargers replied with "Welcome back, Daiyan."

Denver was sending a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The Broncos said Tuesday the trade was pending a physical.

Henley has made a mark in eight games this season

51
tackles in eight games
2
fumble recoveries
1
forced fumble
1
interception, against the Texans on Sunday

Source: Sentinel Colorado

  • Broncos record: 7-2, on a bye this week
  • Contract: Henley is on an expiring rookie deal
  • Reported role: backup to Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad

ESPN's Seth Walder had given Denver a C+ for the deal, and the Chargers a B+. It isn't the first trade walked back this year, either: the Ravens' Maxx Crosby and Bengals' Arnold Ebiketie deals were too.

Broncos

Sean Payton says the Broncos have "the right quarterback in the building" in Bo Nix

Sean Payton used the bye week to talk up Bo Nix. On "The Herd with Colin Cowherd" Wednesday, Payton said the "biggest false narrative" about his quarterback coming out was his arm strength. "I know we have the right quarterback in the building," he said.

7-2Broncos' record heading into their bye week

Denver sits in first place in the AFC West.

Source: Denver Sports 104.3 The Fan

In Sunday's 30-16 win, Nix was 15 of 29 for 222 yards with a 52-yard touchdown pass to RJ Harvey and a 62-yard touchdown run. Payton called him "our guy" afterward.

Nix passed for 222 yards and ran for 73 in Sunday's win

Source: Fort Collins Country Radio

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Passing yards222 yards
Rushing yards73 yards

“There's still that yellow tape around the offense that says work in progress.”

Sean Payton, Broncos head coach
  • Offensive line: Payton wants a close look during the bye
  • Rough stretch: two Kansas City games, Jacksonville and Seattle

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News Notes

911 chief

Andrew Dameron has left to run after six years leading Denver's Emergency Communications, and the city is searching for a new executive director. Officials announced the search earlier this week. Denver Gazette

Sheridan mailer

A letter telling homeowners they'd need to pay for their own fire protection and emergency medical response went to more than 2,000 Sheridan homes. It was meant for just 38. 9NEWS

Gartrell Road

From Nov. 17 to Nov. 19, Gartrell Road over will close to all traffic from Aurora Parkway to Dry Creek Road in the evening and overnight. The city is telling drivers to use Smoky Hill Road as the alternate route. Sentinel Colorado

Aurora council

Aurora City Council meetings are moving online, with virtual meetings expected to begin Dec. 7. They're expected to last until construction on accessibility improvements to the wraps in August 2027, and a public call-in line will let residents be heard. Denver Gazette9NEWS

Nuggets

The Nuggets held off the Grizzlies 123-118 Wednesday in Memphis. Jamal Murray scored 30 points, 22 of them in the final 13 minutes, for his fifth 30-point game of the season. Nikola Jokic added 27 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and Denver is 6-4 and 2-1 on its four-game road trip, per these takeaways. Denver Sports 104.3 The FanEl Comercio de ColoradoDenver Gazette

Murray led the Nuggets with 30 points in Memphis

Source: El Comercio de Colorado

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Jamal Murray30 points
Nikola Jokic27 points
Cameron Johnson23 points

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The Wrap

Leslie O'Carroll has played jolly Mrs. Fezziwig in 22 of the Denver Center Theatre Company's 33 stagings of "A Christmas Carol," and her daughter, Olivia Wilson, went on as Mrs. F. for multiple performances as a swing in 2025. Now the two share the role this holiday season. Talk about a family business.

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Broncos call off the Daiyan Henley trade; Nuggets win in Memphis

Plus, Sean Payton backs Bo Nix and Aurora council meetings go virtual Dec. 7.

The TLDR

  1. Broncos call off their trade for Daiyan Henley
  2. Payton says Bo Nix is the right QB
  3. Nuggets beat the Grizzlies 123-118
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