Linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers Dayan Henley he pushed an NFL game just two days after his brother Jabari Henley he was killed
“Right now, I’m floating, and the only thing that’s consistent right now in my life, and this is crazy to say, is soccer,” Daiyan, 25, said. journalists on Sunday, Nov. 2, after helping his team beat the Tennessee Titans 27-20. “For me, that’s why I’m out there because that’s the most constant thing in my life right now is football. And I’m just trying to get the most out of it.”
While playing at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, Daiyan impressed Chargers fans with seven tackles, one tackle for loss and a quarterback hit.
After picking up a sack, Daiyan appeared to fall to his knees on the field in prayer.
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“I just wanted to talk to my brother one more time,” he told reporters of the emotional moment on the field. “It was an emotional moment for me, just to be able to make a play on a day like that, to lose him so soon. It’s been a long year for me, so I just sent up a prayer and I hope he hears it. I just went for it.”
According to the Los Angeles TimesJabari died after being shot on Friday, October 31 in South Los Angeles. He was 34 years old.
A fatal shooting occurred around 11 p.m. after the victim appeared to walk toward a vehicle, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed. Us Weekly.
The suspects inside the vehicle shot the victim and then fled the scene, police said. A suspect description was not immediately available.
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Courtesy of Daiyan Henley/InstagramFirefighters pronounced the victim dead at the scene. The Los Angeles Police Department could not confirm the name of the victim.
In a post on social media, Daiyan shared several photos with various family members and acknowledged how difficult the past year has been for him away from the football field.
“2025 has brought me more pain than joy and this has been by far the biggest success… my family has weathered the storm because that’s who we are,” she wrote via Instagram on sunday “They went to make sure we become a big brother!!! I have a nephew, don’t even worry about it. I love you ALÁ blessed me with one more night with my big brother, I didn’t know you were leaving the next day… 🖤💙 forever Uiie ⛹🏾♂️ Thank you all for loving me and thank you all for loving me. 🤞🏾 let’s fight.”
Shortly after sharing, the athlete received support from the NFL community, including the Los Angeles Chargers, who wrote: “We love you 💙.”
Player for the Baltimore Ravens Learn from Carty added: “Prayers, peace and love 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾.”
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Through the ups and downs, Daiyan has expressed gratitude to his coach for being a positive presence in his life.
Speaking to reporters, the Crenshaw High School alum was full of praise Jim Harbaugh for his actions off the field.
“It’s probably been the first call I’ve gotten for every situation,” he said. “He’s been there, right there and he just told me to keep my head down, keep working and try to be consistent.”