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Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh on Thursday criticized the Denver Broncos over a trade for linebacker Daiyan Henley that fell through this week, and urged the NFL to close what he called a loophole. The Chargers had agreed to send Henley to the Broncos for a 2027 fourth-round and a 2028 fifth-round pick before the trade deadline, and the Broncos announced it pending a physical. Late Wednesday, the Broncos said the trade would not be finalized. Neither team gave an official reason, but sources told ESPN that the Broncos found an issue with one of Henley's knees at his physical. Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz said the Broncos asked to amend the terms after the physical, and that the Chargers refused. He said the Broncos knew of Henley's medical issues when the deal was made, and he said he agreed with Harbaugh that the league should look into how agreed-upon trades are handled. Henley has been listed on the injury report twice this season, and is expected to play for the Chargers against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football. Hortiz apologized to Henley, saying the club loves him.