Just over 24 hours after the NFL trade deadline, the Chargers' lone trade prior to the deadline fell through.
The Chargers and Broncos trade centered on linebacker Daiyan Henley fell apart after a failed physical. The news broke late Wednesday night, and the fourth-year linebacker couldn't help but react to it on his X account.
— THE RANGER (@daiyan_henley11) November 12, 2026
The trade, which took place on Tuesday, sent Henley to the Broncos. In exchange, the Chargers acquired a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.
Henley failed a physical due to a knee injury. The linebacker has dealt with a knee injury since Week 6; however, he appeared on the Week 9 injury list with a shoulder injury.
ESPN's Adam Schefter said Denver had concerns about Henley's injury,
which caused them to back out.
"It is not uncommon for one team to have some medical concerns about a player while another does not. In this case, Denver had concerns about Henley following his physical.
"Even then, the Broncos still wanted Henley with Denver and LA discussing revised trade alternatives throughout the day, taking into account those concerns. In the end, no agreement was reached. The deal was off."
Henley is back with the Chargers, and his status for Monday night's contest against the Ravens is unclear.
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Chargers’ Daiyan Henley has priceless reaction to failed Broncos trade
