NFL trade deadline: Chargers send LB Daiyan Henley to the Broncos

The Chargers have made a move. Los Angeles is sending linebacker Daiyan Henley to the Broncos in a shocking deadline deal. ESPN’s Adam Schefter shared the news via X. In return, the Chargers are receiving a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. Henley had spent the first four seasons o

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The Chargers have made a move.

Los Angeles is sending linebacker Daiyan Henley to the Broncos in a shocking deadline deal. ESPN’s Adam Schefter shared the news via X.

In return, the Chargers are receiving a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.

Henley had spent the first four seasons of his career in Los Angeles. The Chargers drafted him with the 85th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

In his career with the Chargers, Henley has recorded 317 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 12 quarterback hits, 15 passes defended, five sacks and one forced fumble.

The 26-year-old Los Angeles native is now heading to the Chargers' biggest rival. The Broncos lead the AFC West at 7-2 and are on a five-game winning streak heading into their bye week.

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and Broncos faced off in Week 5, with Denver coming out on top. The Broncos and Henley will host the Bolts in the final game of the 2026 regular season at Mile High.

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