Broncos Call Off Proposed Trade for Daiyan Henley

The Denver Broncos have called off their proposed trade for Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley, leaving him with the Chargers after the teams had announced a deal contingent on a physical. Denver said the trade would not be finalized, but neither team has explained why it fell through.

The proposed exchange would have sent Henley to Denver for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. The Broncos announced the cancellation shortly after midnight Eastern on Thursday, November 12, more than a day after the NFL trade deadline. The initial deal was reported on November 10.

Henley had 51 tackles in eight games for Los Angeles this season, along with one interception, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries, according to the initial trade reports. He recorded six tackles and an interception in the Chargers’ November 8 loss to the Houston Texans. The 2023 third-round pick is in the final year of his rookie contract.

The deal’s conditional status was reported when it was announced: it depended on Henley passing a physical. Denver has not identified what prevented the transaction from being completed. Henley had been dealing with a shoulder issue in...