Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has publicly criticized the Denver Broncos following the collapse of a trade involving linebacker Daiyan Henley.
The deal, which would have sent Henley to Denver for a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick, was voided after a medical examination revealed a knee issue, “according to reports from LA Sports Report.”
Following the discovery, the Broncos attempted to renegotiate the compensation, offering the Chargers a fourth-round pick and a seventh-round pick or a pick flip, “as reported by ESPN.”
The Chargers declined both counteroffers, leading the Broncos to officially cancel the transaction.
Harbaugh expressed significant frustration regarding the negotiation tactics employed by the Denver front office during the process.
“The Broncos based a pass/fail on a medical grade on whether we would take less compensation,” Harbaugh stated.
He further suggested that the league should investigate such practices because they establish a problematic precedent for future team dealings.
“It is a medical grade,” the coach added.
Henley has remained a consistent starter for the Chargers throughout the 2024 season, missing only a game in 2025 due to resting starters for the playoffs.
Despite appearing on the injury report in Week 6, the linebacker has recorded 51 combined tackles and 0.5 sacks this year.
The Broncos issued a brief statement confirming the trade would not be finalized while expressing respect for the player.
With the trade officially off the table, Henley is expected to continue his role with the Chargers, starting with their upcoming Monday night matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.
The Chargers organization has maintained that they do not view the knee issue as a significant impediment to the linebacker’s performance on the field.