The Denver Broncos have called off their proposed trade for Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley, announcing the deal would not be finalized more than a day after the NFL trade deadline.
The teams had agreed in principle before Tuesday’s deadline on a deal that would have sent Denver’s 2027 fourth-round pick and 2028 fifth-round pick to Los Angeles. The trade was pending a physical.
Denver did not explain why the deal fell through. The Broncos said the trade would not be completed and wished Henley well, while expressing respect for him as a player and person.
The Chargers responded with a “Welcome back, Daiyan” meme on X.
Henley dealt with a shoulder issue in practice last week but played in Sunday’s loss to the Houston Texans, recording six tackles and an interception. He leads the Chargers with 51 tackles this season.
A third-round pick in 2023 and a two-time Chargers captain, Henley is in the fourth and final year of his rookie contract. He recorded at least 100 tackles in each of the previous two seasons, including a career-best 147 in 2024.
The Broncos lead the AFC West at 7-2, while their defense has allowed 355 yards per game, ranking 26th in the NFL. Denver is on its bye and is scheduled to host the Las Vegas Raiders at Mile High on November 21.
