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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) \u2014 The Denver Broncos<\/a> have backed out of their proposed trade<\/a> with the Los Angeles Chargers<\/a> for inside linebacker Daiyan Henley.<\/p>\n The deal agreed to before the NFL<\/a> trade deadline on Tuesday would have sent a 2027 fourth-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-rounder to the Chargers for Henley, a fourth-year player with 51 tackles, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and an interception in eight games this season.<\/p>\n The Broncos did not disclose the reason for canceling the deal in their announcement issued late Wednesday. The trade, per standard league practice, was subject to Henley passing a physical exam. ESPN, citing unnamed sources, reported that the Broncos raised concern about Henley’s knee and were unable to agree with the Chargers on a revised package of draft picks.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have great respect for Daiyan as a player and person, and we wish him all the best moving forward,” the Broncos said in their statement.<\/p>\n The Broncos (7-2) have a bye this week. The winless Chargers (0-8) play at Baltimore on Monday.<\/p>\n Henley, a third-round selection out of Washington State in 2023, became a starter in his second season. In 41 games over the last three years, Henley has 301 tackles, five sacks, four interceptions, two fumble recoveries and 15 passes defensed.<\/p>\n