Despite trading fourth- and fifth-round draft picks to acquire him, the Denver Broncos have made it clear through media reports that Daiyan Henley will not walk into a starting job with his new team.

After the Broncos traded for Henley on Tuesday, a host of reporters quickly tweeted that Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad would remain the team's starting linebackers with Henley providing important depth in a rotational role behind them.

So, it certainly sounds like Singleton and Strnad will remain the team's early-down starters, but Henley is a talented coverage linebacker, so it's easy to imagine him quickly earning playing time on passing downs.

Broncos (projected) linebacker depth chart

Once Denver officially announces the Henley trade, the team will need to make a corresponding roster move to create a spot for him. It wouldn't be shocking if the Broncos bump a defender from the 53-man roster down to the practice squad to open up a spot for Henley. Whatever move Denver makes should be announced after Henley passes a physical.