# Chargers trade defensive leader to AFC West rival in surprising deadline deal

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/chargers-trade-defensive-leader-to-afc-west-rival-in-surprising-deadline-deal/
- Published: 2026-11-10T20:41:59+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T21:28:17+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/sports/chargers-trade-daiyan-henley-broncos-surprising-deadline-deal/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- The 0-8 Chargers traded Daiyan Henley to Denver.
- The Broncos will send two future draft picks.
- Henley’s contract expires after this season.

## Summary

The 0-8 Los Angeles Chargers have traded linebacker Daiyan Henley to AFC West rivals the Denver Broncos, despite previously saying they would not sell players at the deadline. The deal gives Denver defensive depth and signals that Los Angeles may have accepted its season is beyond recovery.

Denver will send a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. Henley, 26, had 132 tackles in 2024 and 101 tackles, 3.5 sacks and two interceptions in 2025, but through eight games this season had 51 tackles, half a sack and one interception. His rookie contract expires after the season, while the Broncos are seeking more reliable coverage at inside linebacker.

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