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Chargers LB Daiyan Henley Breaks Silence After Broncos Mysteriously Nixed Trade & Sent Him Back To Winless Team

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This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Daiyan Henley in uniform.
Daiyan Henley (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

The Denver Broncos announced that their proposed trade for Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley will not be finalized.

“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 social media.

They would not provide a reason for nixing the deal, which included two draft picks going to Los Angeles. Both teams said Tuesday the transaction was pending a physical. It was later revealed that he did indeed fail that physical.

It had to be shocking for Henley since he thought he was headed to a Super Bowl contender.

Chargers LB Daiyan Henley Reacts to Failed Broncos Trade

Nov 8, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley (0) returns an interception against the Houston Texans during the second quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Daiyan Henley was not thrilled about being sent back to Los Angeles. He was well on his way to being a Broncos player when things went badly with his physical.

Following the breaking of the news, Henley took to social media and dropped a .gif of a person looking extremely confused.

Henley was working through a shoulder issue last week, practicing in a limited capacity Wednesday before returning to full participation Thursday and Friday. He had just gotten removed from the injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans.

The linebacker started and played 61 of a possible 70 snaps. This new development means the Broncos will come out of their bye next week with the same team that rode into it on a five-game winning streak.

Unfortunately for Daiyan Henley, he goes right back to a winless team.

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