Broncos Strengthen Defense At Deadline, Adding Linebacker Daiyan Henley

by Arop KualNovember 12, 2026, 3:20 pm >

The Denver Broncos completed a trade at the NFL Trade Deadline with the Los Angeles Chargers; linebacker Daiyan Henley has now joined the 7-2 Broncos defense.

Denver sent Los Angeles a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.

The Chargers drafted Henley 85th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, and he is now in his fourth season. His rookie contract ends after this season. With the draft picks the Broncos gave up, Henley could be a long-term player for the team.

In eight games this season for the Chargers, Henley has one interception, two passes defended, two fumble recoveries, a half-sack, 51 total tackles, two tackles for loss, and three quarterback hits. One of his strengths is coverage; Pro Football Reference rates him 79 in coverage this season and 82.2 across his career.

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Henley’s best season was in 2024 when he finished with eight passes defended, 147 total tackles, and seven tackles for loss. With this new addition, the Broncos have now acquired a player who can fill a role the team has been lacking.

The Broncos’ defense has been one of their strong suits over the past few seasons, and the team strengthened the elite unit during its bye week by adding a new linebacker.