The Chargers ended up trading away one of their players after all.
Per several NFL insiders, the Bolts are sending linebacker Daiyan Henley to the Denver Broncos for a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. Henley was originally a third-round pick back in 2023 out of Washington State and has been the team’s starting middle linebacker since the 2024 season.
Henley is also a team captain and the “green dot” player who calls the defense for the Chargers. At the same time, Henley is currently in the final deal of his rookie contract and no real attempts at an extension had ever come to the table.
Through the team’s eight games this season, Henley has been their leading tackler with 51. He has also posted two tackles for loss, a half sack, two pass breakups, an interception, a forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries.
He now joins former Chargers running back JK Dobbins in Denver.
