AFC West rivalry tensions have boiled over into the front office after Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh accused the Denver Broncos of abusing an NFL trade “loophole” during negotiations for linebacker Daiyan Henley. According to Harbaugh, Denver attempted to use Henley’s post-trade physical examination as leverage to demand reduced draft-pick compensation from Los Angeles—a tactic Harbaugh warned “sets a bad precedent” across the league. The controversy adds fuel to an already turbulent week for the Chargers’ division rivals as playoff races tighten.
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