The last-place team in the AFC West is trading a player to the division’s top seed.
The Chargers have sent linebacker Daiyan Henley to the Broncos in exchange for a 2027 fourth‑round pick and a 2028 fifth‑round pick.
For Denver, the addition of a linebacker who has started every game—except one—over the past three seasons provides immediate depth and experience.
The move should be a significant boost for the winless Broncos, who need to build their foundation despite losing a defensive captain.
The Chargers receive two high‑value draft picks as compensation for releasing Henley, who is entering a final year of his rookie contract.
Henley also holds the defensive captaincy; while the Chargers have rarely traded important assets, a well‑structured deal with a division rival makes the transaction mutually beneficial.
With his resources in Colorado, Henley will now focus on helping the Broncos pursue the AFC West championship—a goal far beyond their current position in Los Angeles.
