Linebacker Daiyan Henley appeared to escape the doldrums of the NFL when the Los Angeles Chargers agreed to trade him to the Denver Broncos before Tuesday's trade deadline. But like many things in life, it was too good to be true.
After Henley visited the Broncos facility for a physical, Denver announced on social media the deal "will not be finalized," without providing a reason why. The Broncos were going to send the Chargers a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick for Henley, a 27-year-old team captain who's been durable and effective throughout his four-year NFL career.
But alas, Henley will remain on the winless Chargers while the Broncos forge ahead at 7-2. Henley had the perfect reaction to the wild turn of events on social
media.
— THE RANGER (@daiyan_henley11) November 12, 2026
It's hard not to feel for Henley as he's at the peak of his career on a completely uncompetitive team, but at least he's hitting unrestricted free agency this offseason.
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