Chargers Call Off Trade Sending Linebacker Daiyan Henley to Broncos
The Los Angeles Chargers have reversed course and will not complete a deal that would have sent linebacker Daiyan Henley to the Denver Broncos.
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Key points
- Denver announced the trade for Daiyan Henley is off
- Initial package included 2027 and 2028 draft picks
- Henley remains in Los Angeles on an expiring contract
The proposed transaction between AFC West rivals Los Angeles and Denver has been officially scrapped, according to an announcement from the Broncos. Initially, reports surfaced via ESPN indicating that the Chargers agreed to deal the 26-year-old defender in exchange for a fourth-round draft choice in 2027 alongside a fifth-round selection in 2028.
Selected by Los Angeles in the third round of the 2023 draft out of Washington State, Henley is currently playing out his rookie contract. Set to become an unrestricted free agent next year, he carries a base salary of $3,674,000 for the current season. Through eight appearances this year, the defender has accumulated 51 total tackles, half a sack, one interception, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.
What to watch next: Updates regarding the status of the linebacker's future with the franchise as the team navigates his expiring contract.
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