# Chargers trade defensive leader to AFC West rival

> Chargers send linebacker Daiyan Henley to Broncos in surprising deadline deal.
- Title: Chargers trade defensive leader to AFC West rival | Shortify
- Summary: Chargers send linebacker Daiyan Henley to Broncos in surprising deadline deal. Chargers traded linebacker Daiyan Henley to Broncos for 2027 fourth-round pick…
- Keywords: chargers, broncos, daiyan henley, nfl trade deadline, afc west, linebacker, 2027 fourth-round pick, 2028 fifth-round selection, California Post
- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/sports/chargers-trade-daiyan-henley-broncos-surprising-deadline-deal
- Published: 2026-11-10T20:41:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chargers, broncos, daiyan henley, nfl trade deadline, afc west, linebacker, 2027 fourth-round pick, 2028 fifth-round selection, news, entertainment
## Chargers trade defensive leader
Chargers send linebacker Daiyan Henley to Broncos for 2027 fourth-round pick and 2028 fifth-round selection.
## Henley's defensive role
Henley recorded 132 tackles in 2024 and 101 tackles, 3 ½ sacks and two interceptions in 2025.
## Current performance
Henley has 51 tackles, half a sack and one interception through eight games this season.
## Chargers' rationale
Chargers avoid losing Henley for nothing as his rookie contract expires after this season.
## Key takeaway

Chargers traded linebacker Daiyan Henley to Broncos for 2027 fourth-round pick and 2028 fifth-round selection.