Broncos say trade with Chargers for LB Henley 'will not be finalized'

The Denver Broncos announced late Wednesday that their trade to acquire linebacker Daiyan Henley from the Los Angeles Chargers "will not be finalized."

The Broncos did not provide a reason for withdrawing from the deal, which occurred just before Tuesday's trade deadline.

The Chargers were set to receive a 2027 fourth-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick from the Broncos for Henley, who is in the final year of his rookie deal and is scheduled to become a free agent in 2027.

"We have great respect for Daiyan as a player and person, and we wish him all the best moving forward," the Broncos said in a statement posted on their X account.

The Broncos (7-2), who are on a five-game winning streak, had been seeking depth for a defense that is currently 23rd in the NFL against the run.

Henley has a team-high 51 tackles in eight games this year and also was the Chargers' leading tackler in each of the previous two seasons. A third-round draft selection in 2023, Henley had 317 tackles, five sacks and four interceptions in 56 career games with the Chargers.

Denver has a bye this week and will host the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov. 22.