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Daiyan Henley's sophomore season was one of the highlights of 2024 for the LA Chargers. After a quiet rookie season, Henley recorded 147 combined tackles with an interception, eight passes defended, and one quarterback sack.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / April 15

Chargers' breakout player has unfinished business as injury comeback continues

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley is one of the more interesting players on the roster going into the 2025 season. Henley was a breakout player

Los Angeles Chargers News / ESPN / April 15

What's next for Chargers LB Daiyan Henley after secret injury limited him in 2024?

Henley emerged as a defensive leader despite playing through a torn labrum he kept quiet until after the season.

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The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?

The 'QB's taken in the 2024 NFL Draft' quiz

The 'Last QB taken in the first round of the NFL draft by team' quiz

The 'Most touchdown passes in an NFL season' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / April 3

Chargers attended private pro day for UCLA star prospect

The Los Angeles Chargers dealt with plenty of injuries last season, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Veteran linebacker Denzel Perryman had nagging injuries all year, meaning Daiyan Henley had to spend most of the year as ILB1.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

Los Angeles Chargers News / A to Z Sports / March 12

NFL just surprised Chargers LB Daiyan Henley with a deserved raise after breakout performance during 2024 NFL season

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley quietly had a breakout season in 2024. A third-round pick by Los Angeles in the 2023 NFL Draft, Henley was mostly a special teams contributor during his rookie season.

NFL Draft News

Did the Giants consider trading up for Shedeur Sanders?

Manning hype grows with No. 1 pick odds for 2026 NFL Draft

Arch Manning hype grows with way-too-early No. 1 pick odds for 2026 NFL Draft

Packers' WR corps could have a new look following 2025 NFL Draft

How did they do? Grading 2025 NFL mock draft of Mel Kiper Jr., three other 'experts'

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / March 6

Los Angeles Chargers player hints at reaching out to DK Metcalf

Back in January, Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley added some spice to trade buzz and rumblings around Seattle Seahawks wideout DK Metcalf.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / February 4

Chargers' Daiyan Henley promises to recruit superstar offseason target

The LA Chargers have a big offseason ahead as the team looks to build on the foundation that was laid in 2024 under Jim Harbaugh. With far more cap resources and a deep selection of draft picks, the Chargers are in a position to make real noise this offseason.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / February 2

Chargers player issues message to fans after surgery, injury comeback begins

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley wasn’t at the Pro Bowl this week with the likes of Derwin James and Joey Bosa. Instead, Henley was undergoing

Los Angeles Chargers News / A to Z Sports / January 13

Chargers' Daiyan Henley reveals he played the majority of the 2024 NFL season with a torn labrum

The Los Angeles Chargers finished the season on a tough note with their blowout loss to the Houston Texans last weekend. One of their top young players on defense made a huge admission following the defeat. Henley announced on Sunday that he played most of this season with a torn labrum.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 12

Chargers’ breakout player reveals he played through injury, might need surgery

The Los Angeles Chargers didn’t escape the NFL playoffs loss to the Houston Texans without injuries. In some cases, players entered the game hurt and gritted through issues. It turns out that linebacker Daiyan Henley is a top example of that.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / January 12

Big-name Chargers defender reveals huge surprise injury suffered back in Week 4

The LA Chargers' season ended in unceremonious fashion on Saturday with a blowout 32-12 loss to the Houston Texans. As promising as the 2024 season was, the pain of Saturday's loss feels all the same for Chargers fans.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 4

Chargers' rising stars listed as biggest Pro Bowl snubs

The Los Angeles Chargers had some massive Pro Bowl snubs in the first year of the Jim Harbaugh era. Maybe that shouldn’t be a shocker—sometimes these

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / December 21

Shaq lobbying for Chargers LB to make Pro Bowl

Voting for the NFL Pro Bowl is open, and Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley has a supporter in NBA legend and NBA on TNT analyst Shaquille O'Neal.

'TNF' takeaways: Chargers respond with huge comeback win over Broncos

Watch: Chargers score on rare play that hasn't happened since 1976

Jim Harbaugh hit the smelling salts on the sidelines

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The 'Los Angeles Chargers head coaches' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 21

Chargers LB Daiyan Henley’s Pro Bowl campaign promoted by unexpected name

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley has been a revelation for the team this year. While Henley is one of many guys breaking out in new coordinator

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 11

Chargers’ breakout star sends message to fans after mistake vs. Chiefs

The Los Angeles Chargers appear to have a breakout star on their hands with linebacker Daiyan Henley. Henley, though, isn’t happy with a strong showing during his team’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last week.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 8

Chargers lose vs Chiefs: Quick analysis and takeaways from Week 14

The Los Angeles Chargers moved to 8-5 on the 2024 season after a close battle with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chargers lost on a last-second field goal that hit the left upright and banked inwards, giving the Chiefs a 19-17 win.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 3

Chargers' Daiyan Henley wants Tarheeb Still to get his respect

Los Angeles Chargers breakout linebacker Daiyan Henley is finally starting to get some credit for his impressive play this season. Now he wants to see

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 29

Chargers’ breakout player suddenly question mark vs. Falcons

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley has been enjoying a breakout season under Jim Harbaugh and fast-rising defensive coordinator Jesse Minter.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 19

Chargers player reveals apparent text message from Jim Harbaugh

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley was at the center of some shade thrown at former Chargers coach Brandon Staley this week. Henley then took

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / June 27

Daiyan Henley helps train the enemy (who the Chargers play in 2024)

Daiyan Henley is projected to be a key contributor for the LA Chargers in 2024. The second-year linebacker didn't get much playing time on defense in his rookie season but he still looked extremely polished during camp and in the preseason snaps he did play.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / May 8