The Denver Broncos' trade for Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley has been nixed, the team announced Wednesday night.
"The proposed trade involving Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley will not be finalized," the Broncos said in a statement. "We have great respect for Daiyan as a player and person, and we wish him all the best moving forward."
On Tuesday, Denver agreed to send a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round selection to Los Angeles in exchange for Henley. Both teams said the trade was pending a physical.
However, the Broncos discovered an issue with one of Henley's knees during his physical Wednesday, sources told ESPN's Jeff Legwold. The teams reportedly discussed revising the trade but couldn't reach an agreement, resulting in the deal being called off.
Henley was the only player on the winless Chargers who was involved in a trade at Tuesday's deadline. He's been a full-time starter for Los Angeles since 2024, averaging 125 tackles, six pass breakups, two sacks, and one interception over the last two seasons.
