Broncos Acquire Chargers LB Daiyan Henley for 2027 and 2028 Picks
33 sourcesUpdated Nov 10, 20261 min read
The Denver Broncos acquired Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley in an AFC West trade, sending Los Angeles a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. Henley, a defensive captain and the Chargers’ leading tackler in 2025, is expected to strengthen Denver’s linebacker group and help address its struggles against the run. The deal gives the Chargers draft picks for a player in the final year of his contract, while Henley joins the division-leading Broncos.
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Chargers did the right thing unloading Henley for future picks since he was entering a contract year anyway.
Giving up two mid-round picks for a one-year rental feels like overpaying when the Broncos already have young talent on the roster.
Broncos defense needed depth at linebacker and Henley fits that role without breaking the bank in draft capital.
