Trade Collapses After Medical Dispute
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh is unhappy with the Denver Broncos following a cancelled trade for linebacker Daiyan Henley. The two teams agreed to a deal ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday. Los Angeles agreed to send Henley to Denver in exchange for a fourth round pick in 2027 and a fifth round pick in 2028.
The Broncos announced on Tuesday that the deal was pending a physical. Late on Wednesday night, Denver posted on social media that the trade would not be finalized. Harbaugh claimed Denver tried to use a medical grade to lower the agreed compensation, which the Chargers refused to accept.
Harbaugh Calls Out League Loophole
Harbaugh spoke about the trade on Thursday, expressing frustration with the situation. He stated that the Broncos wanted to pass Henley only if Los Angeles accepted less than the agreed fourth and fifth round picks.
Harbaugh called this practice a loophole that the NFL should investigate. He insisted that a medical grade should be a simple pass or fail evaluation. He stated that teams should not use medical grades to renegotiate trades after the deadline has passed.
Henley's Health and Performance
Henley has appeared on the Chargers injury report twice this season. He was listed with a knee issue in Week 6 but played 51 defensive snaps and made four tackles against the Kansas City Chiefs. Last week, he was listed with a shoulder issue but played 57 defensive snaps in a 44-22 loss to the Houston Texans, recording 10 tackles and an interception.
Harbaugh questioned how Henley could be healthy enough to play for Los Angeles but fail a physical for Denver. Henley was a third round pick in the 2023 draft. He has started all eight games in the Chargers winless season, leading the team with 51 tackles, two fumble recoveries, and one forced fumble.
Looking Ahead to Monday Night
Henley is currently in the final season of a four year rookie contract worth 5.4 million dollars. He returned to Los Angeles late on Wednesday night, leaving his practice status for Thursday uncertain.
The Chargers are preparing to play the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football. Harbaugh deferred questions about whether Denver knew about Henley's medical history to Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz.
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