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Broncos land linebacker Daiyan Henley in trade with Chargers
Denver acquired linebacker Daiyan Henley from the Los Angeles Chargers, adding depth to its defense ahead of the coming season.
The Denver Broncos have acquired linebacker Daiyan Henley in a trade with the Los Angeles Chargers, a move that reshapes the AFC West rivalry and gives Denver another option in the middle of its defense.
Henley, a former college standout who entered the league with the Chargers, brings speed and sideline-to-sideline range to a Broncos linebacker group that has been searching for consistency. The terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
The trade is notable within the division: AFC West teams rarely send players to one another, and the Chargers' willingness to part with a young linebacker suggests Los Angeles is retooling its defensive personnel. For Denver, the acquisition signals a front office willing to make in-division moves to address roster needs rather than wait for free agency or the draft.
Henley's arrival adds competition at a position that matters in a division stocked with dynamic offenses. The Broncos' defense will be asked to slow down the likes of the Chargers, Kansas City and Las Vegas twice a season, and linebacker play is central to that effort.
Details on compensation and Henley's expected role were not available. The Broncos have not announced a corresponding roster move.