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Harbaugh Frustrated After Broncos Nix Henley Trade
Los Angeles coach criticizes medical loophole that derailed deal for linebacker
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Trade Collapses After Physical
The Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos had agreed to send linebacker Daiyan Henley to the division rival for a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick ahead of the Tuesday deadline. The Broncos later halted the move after a physical revealed a knee concern, preventing the deal from being completed.
Harbaugh Calls Out Medical Loophole
Coach Jim Harbaugh voiced strong disappointment with the Broncos, saying the team used a medical evaluation to seek reduced compensation after the terms were set. He described the situation as a loophole that allows teams to back out of agreed trades and urged the league to address the practice, noting it creates an unfair precedent.
Henley Continues to Play Through Issues
Henley, a 2023 third-round selection in the final year of a four-year $5.4 million contract, started all eight games this season. He appeared on the injury report with a knee issue in Week 6 yet played 51 defensive snaps and recorded four tackles. He also dealt with a shoulder concern before starting the following game and logging 57 snaps with 10 tackles and an interception. Harbaugh questioned why the same medical standard would clear Henley to play for one team but not the other.
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