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Los Angeles Chargers Linebacker Diane Henley played Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans with a heavy heart after learning his brother was killed earlier this week.
His older brother Jabari was shot and killed in Los Angeles on Friday night. NFL player stayed in Nashville for game against Titans.
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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Van Jefferson (11) runs next to Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Dian Henley (0) after catching the ball during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
He said teammate Denzel Perryman told him to call his mother while the team was at the hotel. on ESPN. He admitted that he “fell to his knees” when he learned of the tragic news. Los Angeles police told the outlet that Jabari Henley was shot multiple times as he approached the vehicle, and no suspect has been identified in the killing.
Diane Henley explained why he decided to play the game and not return home.
“I'm just floating right now and the only thing that's stable in my life right now, and it's crazy, is football,” Henley told reporters. “As for me, I’m here because the most stable thing I have in my life right now is football. And I’m just trying to make the best out of it.”
Tennessee Titans safety Cam Ward (1) is hit by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Dian Henley (0) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
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Henley had seven tackles and one sack in the 27-20 win. He fell to his knees and said a little prayer after being sacked as the Titans' quarterback. Cam Ward.
“I just wanted to talk to my brother one more time,” Henley said, via ESPN. “It was just an emotional moment for me to be able to play on a day like that after just losing it so quickly. Like I said, it's been a long year for me, so I just had to pray and hopefully he heard it.”
He credited Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh for helping him get through a difficult year.
Tennessee Titans running back Taijay Spears (2) passes Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Dian Henley (0) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
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“He was probably the first person to call me in any situation,” Henley said. “He was there, right there and just told me, keep your head down, keep working, keep working and try to stay consistent.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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