Why the Chargers Shipped Daiyan Henley to Denver
The Los Angeles Chargers traded linebacker Daiyan Henley to the Denver Broncos at the 2026 NFL trade deadline, and both teams have confirmed the agreement. The Chargers explained their reasoning for moving the young defender, while the Broncos announced they had agreed to terms on the deal. Henley’s departure marks one of the notable moves of deadline day for the AFC West rivals. The trade reshapes the linebacker depth chart in both locker rooms heading into the second half of the season.