Henley Plays After Brother Killed in South LA

Daiyan Henley's older brother, Jabari Henley, was shot and killed in South Los Angeles late Friday night; the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide and police say he was struck multiple times while approaching a vehicle before suspects fled, with no arrests or suspect description released as the investigation continues. Henley learned the news early Saturday when teammate Denzel Perryman knocked on his hotel door and told him to call his mother, and he said he "dropped to his knees" on hearing it. Despite his grief, Henley elected to play for the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday and helped in the 27-20 win over the Tennessee Titans, recording a sack, a pass deflection and multiple tackles (reported as seven to nine). After his sack he dropped to his knees to pray, saying he wanted to "talk to my brother one more time." Chargers players and staff, including linebackers coach NaVorro Bowman, rallied around Henley as he processed the loss, which comes amid an already difficult year for his family that included prior health setbacks and his father Eugene's high-profile indictment.