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Chargers’ social media team had fun with failed Daiyan Henley trade
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The Los Angeles Chargers’ failed trade involving linebacker Daiyan Henley may have been a bit awkward for the organization, but it was a content boon for the franchise’s vaunted social media team.

On Tuesday, the Chargers had reached an agreement with the Denver Broncos to trade Henley in exchange for two mid-round draft picks. The Broncos backed out of the deal over concerns about Henley’s knee, however.

The trade was agreed upon to the extent that the Chargers’ X account shared a graphic thanking Henley for his contributions. Once the trade fell through, they quickly backtracked on social media.

Credit to the Chargers’ social media folks for thinking on their feet. It’s nothing new for what many fans feel is one of the more inventive and creative groups in the entire league.

As for Henley, the Chargers and Broncos tried to renegotiate trade terms, but ultimately could not come to an agreement. The deal will ultimately go down as having been nixed due to a failed physical, and Henley will remain right where he is.

A former third-round pick, Henley has 317 total tackles and five sacks over the course of his career.

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