The Denver Broncos announced late Wednesday night that the proposed Daiyan Henley trade with the Los Angeles Chargers “will not be finalized” after Henley failed a physical at the Broncos’ facility in Denver, according to reporting from ProFootballTalk and CBS Sports.
Daiyan Henley trade falls through after Denver physical
Denver had agreed to send a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to the Chargers in exchange for Henley, CBS Sports reported. The Broncos initially listed the transaction as “pending a physical,” and Henley underwent that exam at the Broncos’ facility on Wednesday, per CBS. ProFootballTalk reported, citing a source with knowledge of the situation, that Henley failed the physical due to a knee issue.
Henley status and recent injury history
CBS Sports reported Henley has played all eight games for the Chargers this season, recording 51 tackles, two tackles for loss, three quarterback hits, half a sack, two passes defensed, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. ProFootballTalk noted Henley appeared on the Week 9 injury report with a shoulder issue and was listed with a knee injury in Week 6.
Immediate roster implications for Denver and verification
With the trade not finalized, the Broncos will continue with Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad as their primary linebackers, CBS Sports said. The outlet also noted the Broncos remain atop the AFC West and carry one of the league’s top defenses.
CBS Sports added that if the trade was scuttled because Henley failed the physical, the transaction will be reflected on the NFL’s official transaction wire on Thursday.
Sources: ProFootballTalk, CBS Sports