# Daiyan Henley-Broncos trade saga gets another twist after Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh complaint

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10 outlets covering · First listed: Yahoo Sports, Nov 12, 2026, 4:21 PM · Read it: <https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/daiyan-henley-broncos-trade-saga-222123799.html>

The Los Angeles Chargers thought they had finally found a trade partner for Daiyan Henley before the deadline, but the linebacker is staying put after the Denver Broncos backed out of the deal. Now, head coach Jim Harbaugh is expressing frustration with how negotiations unfolded. According to Lindsey Thiry, Harbaugh said Denver wanted the Chargers

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 12, 2026, 12:00 AM: [Jim Harbaugh accuses Broncos of exploiting 'loophole' in nixed Daiyan Henley trade](<https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-11-11/broncos-announce-trade-for-chargers-daiyan-henley-will-not-be-finalized>) — Los Angeles Times (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean left)
  Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh says the Broncos exploited a loophole by trying to renegotiate terms of the Daiyan Henley trade after the linebacker's physical.
- Nov 12, 2026, 12:20 AM: [Broncos trade with Chargers for Daiyan Henley called off in stunner](<https://nypost.com/2026/11/12/sports/broncos-trade-with-chargers-for-daiyan-henley-called-off-in-stunner/>) — NY Post (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean right)
  The NFL trade deadline had one more twist after all.
- Nov 12, 2026, 12:47 AM: [Broncos-Chargers Trade Collapses for Daiyan Henley Despite Confirmation on Deadline](<https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-broncos-chargers-trade-collapses-for-daiyan-henley-despite-confirmation-on-deadline/>) — EssentiallySports (Sports)
  Daiyan Henley was supposed to be packing his bags in Los Angeles to move to Denver. Both the Chargers and the Broncos had confirmed the trade, and the deal was nearly done. Unfortunately for Henley, his chance at playing for a winning team seems to have collapsed. “BREAKING: Broncos trade with the Chargers for Daiyan
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:18 AM: [Broncos announce Daiyan Henley trade with Chargers 'will not be finalized' after NFL deadline](<https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/broncos-announce-daiyan-henley-trade-chargers-will-not-be-finalized-after-nfl-deadline>) — Fox News (TV network, United States, rated Right)
  Daiyan Henley's trade to the Denver Broncos fell through after a physical, prompting the Los Angeles Chargers to post a humorous welcome back graphic.
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:51 AM: [Source: Daiyan Henley failed Broncos physical](<https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/source-daiyan-henley-failed-broncos-physical>) — ProFootballTalk (Sports, United States)
  Knee issue caused Denver to scrap trade with Chargers.
- Nov 12, 2026, 10:01 AM: [Why Did Broncos Call Off Trade For Chargers LB Daiyan Henley?](<https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/daiyan-henley-trade-details-called-off-chargers-broncos>) — Fox Sports (Sports, United States)
  Why did the AFC West trade between the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos involving linebacker Daiyan Henley get called off?
- Nov 12, 2026, 2:50 PM: [Chargers' Jim Harbaugh calls out Broncos for failed Daiyan Henley trade](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7777014/2026/11/12/daiyan-henley-trade-jim-harbaugh-chargers-broncos/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  Harbaugh said Thursday that Denver tried to leverage a better deal based on Henley's medical grade.
- Nov 12, 2026, 3:34 PM: [Chargers' Jim Harbaugh implores NFL to investigate 'loophole' that nixed Daiyan Henley trade](<https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/chargers-jim-harbaugh-implores-nfl-investigate-loophole-daiyan-henley-trade/>) — CBS Sports (Sports, United States)
  The Broncos and Chargers called off their agreed-upon trade following Henley's physical
- Nov 12, 2026, 4:00 PM: [Jim Harbaugh Calls For League Action After Rival Broncos Cancel Daiyan Henley Trade](<https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/onsi/jim-harbaugh-calls-league-action-rival-broncos-cancel-daiyan-henley-trade>) — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States)
  The Los Angeles Chargers somehow found a way to lose at the NFL trade deadline as well. Jim Harbaugh is not happy about it.
- Nov 12, 2026, 4:21 PM: [Daiyan Henley-Broncos trade saga gets another twist after Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh complaint](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/daiyan-henley-broncos-trade-saga-222123799.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  The Los Angeles Chargers thought they had finally found a trade partner for Daiyan Henley before the deadline, but the linebacker is staying put after the Denver Broncos backed out of the deal. Now, head coach Jim Harbaugh is expressing frustration with how negotiations unfolded. According to Lindsey Thiry, Harbaugh said Denver wanted the Chargers
