BroncosThursday, November 12
The Broncos call off their trade for Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley
The AM Denver team
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."
The Henley trade went from announced to dead in a day
- Nov. 10Broncos announce a trade for Henley, pending a physical exam.
- Nov. 11Henley is at the Broncos' training facility, presumably for a physical.
- Nov. 11Late at night, the Broncos say the trade will not be finalized.
Source: Denver7
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.