The Denver Broncos are making a move ahead of the NFL trade deadline, with an unlikely partner.
The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to trade linebacker Daiyan Henley to the Broncos, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport first reported on Tuesday. Denver sent a 2027 fourth-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to L.A. in exchange for Henley, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
It's somewhat surprising that the Chargers would be willing to make a trade with a division rival, but L.A. is 0-8, and Henley is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March, so it made sense for them to acquire more draft capital in a lost season.
The 26-year-old linebacker has totaled 317 tackles, 15 pass breakups, five sacks, four interceptions, two fumble recoveries
and one forced fumble in 56 career games (41 starts). He will join a Broncos linebacker room that currently features Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad. If Denver does not re-sign Henley this offseason, the team could receive a compensatory draft pick in 2028.
Once the trade becomes official, the Broncos will need to make a corresponding roster move to make room for Henley.
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