Sports · November 12, 2026
Source: Daiyan Henley failed Broncos physical
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A trade that would have sent linebacker Daiyan Henley from the Los Angeles Chargers to the Denver Broncos has been called off. The teams had originally reached an agreement on Tuesday, Nov. 10, involving Henley moving to Denver in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round selection. While the Broncos officially confirmed the trade would not be finalized, they did not publicly provide a specific reason. However, reports from industry sources indicate that the deal collapsed because Henley failed his physical examination with the Broncos.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The trade involving Daiyan Henley moving from the Chargers to the Broncos will not be finalized.
- The agreement was initially reached on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
- The deal was originally announced as pending a physical.
- The Broncos released an official statement confirming the trade was off while expressing respect for Henley.
Reported by only some outlets
- The Chargers were set to receive a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round selection in the deal.
- The trade was called off more than a day after the agreement was first announced.
- The reason for the trade falling through was a failed physical.
Confirmed
- The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers agreed to a trade for Daiyan Henley on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
- The trade was pending a physical.
- The Denver Broncos announced the trade will not be finalized.
Reported
- Daiyan Henley failed his physical with the Broncos. (NBC Sports)
- The Chargers would have received a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round selection. (Newsweek)
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