# Backlash Mounts Against Jim Harbaugh as Chargers HC Calls for NFL Investigation Into Broncos Over Failed Daiyan Henley Trade
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A trade announced on Tuesday was dead by Wednesday night. That’s what happened to star Chargers defender Daiyan Henley, who was all set to go to the Denver Broncos pending a physical. However, the Broncos then backed away from the deal, creating confusion. After all, it’s not like Henley is a bad player. Though the
## 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]() — 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, 7:18 AM: [Broncos announce Daiyan Henley trade with 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, 10:01 AM: [Why Did Broncos Call Off Trade For Chargers LB Daiyan Henley?]() — 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, 12:56 PM: [Failed Daiyan Henley trade exposes a flaw in the NFL's trade deadline]() — ProFootballTalk (Sports, United States)
The trade deadline is the trade deadline.
- Nov 12, 2026, 2:50 PM: [Chargers' Jim Harbaugh calls out Broncos for failed Daiyan Henley trade]() — 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]() — CBS Sports (Sports, United States)
The Broncos and Chargers called off their agreed-upon trade following Henley's physical
- Nov 12, 2026, 5:33 PM: [Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh blames Broncos over botched trade deadline deal]() — NY Post (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean right)
Jim Harbaugh seems to be accusing the Denver Broncos of using a loophole in NFL trade rules to lowball the Chargers after their deal for linebacker Daiyan Henley fell apart. The teams had agreed to send Henley to Denver for a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-rounder, pending a physical. Chargers head coach Jim...
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:05 PM: [Jim Harbaugh explains why Chargers walked away from revised Daiyan Henley trade]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh revealed why the Daiyan Henley trade to the Broncos fell through.
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:16 PM: [Broncos Fire Back at Chargers' Accusations Over Failed Daiyan Henley Trade]() — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States)
The Broncos have their own side to the Daiyan Henley story.
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:19 PM: [Backlash Mounts Against Jim Harbaugh as Chargers HC Calls for NFL Investigation Into Broncos Over Failed Daiyan Henley Trade]() — EssentiallySports (Sports)
A trade announced on Tuesday was dead by Wednesday night. That’s what happened to star Chargers defender Daiyan Henley, who was all set to go to the Denver Broncos pending a physical. However, the Broncos then backed away from the deal, creating confusion. After all, it’s not like Henley is a bad player. Though the