With Thursday morning’s cancellation of Daiyan Henley’s move to Denver, the winless Chargers somehow got through the 2026 trade deadline without selling a single player.
A primary reason for general manager Joe Hortiz’s inaction is a lack of interest in his more movable players on expiring contracts, like cornerback Donte Jackson and defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson. Other clubs reached out to the Chargers about cornerstone assets that Hortiz was not prepared to deal, according to The Athletic’s Noah Furtado. Among them were wide receiver Ladd McConkey, Hortiz’s second draft selection as Los Angeles’ GM and likely a non-starter in trade discussions. The 2024 second-round pick has seen his…