The outside linebacker, set to become a free agent and uncertain about his future after the playoff loss to Houston, said his best chance to win was to re-sign

Jim Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz said they want Khalil Mack back. Hortiz said he’s already texted Mack about chatting soon. Harbaugh: “I don’t know if it’s possible to get everybody back ...

Star edge rusher Khalil Mack announced that he will play in 2025. The only problem is that Mack is a free agent, which means he may not be in Los Angeles next season. RELATED: NFL execs predicting Chargers to make blockbuster WR trade But there may be some good news for those who want to see Mack back in the powder blue.

The Los Angeles Chargers are one of the quietest teams in the NFL right now. Not that Chargers fans would complain about the relaxing offseason process – there is zero coaching drama to speak of, plenty of cap space and a great free agency and draft outlook with plenty of assets to spend on rebuilding an ahead-of-schedule roster.

Outside linebacker Khalil Mack has decided he will return to play ... He also cited the presence of Coach Jim Harbaugh and teammates such as safety Derwin James Jr. and quarterback Justin Herbert.

Their biggest pending free agent is Khalil Mack, who is mulling retirement after his 11th NFL season. Head coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz both recently expressed their desire to re-sign the All-Pro edge-rusher, per ESPN’s Kris Rhim.

Pass rusher Khalil Mack, who said after the Chargers' postseason loss to the Texans that he needed to take some time to mull his future, will indeed play in the 2025 season, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

When breaking down the free-agent market, Matt Bowen of ESPN put together a list of his top 50 free agents this offseason. Three of those players were on the roster of the Los Angeles Chargers this season.

Keep in mind, of course, restructures and other cap wizardry could free up cap space while allowing the Chargers to retain both players. But upgrading the offensive line and deepening the pass-rushing rotation are big priorities this offseason as it is. Harbaugh and Co. also need big money free for items like a costly Rashawn Slater extension.

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh just enjoyed a breakout season with the team, turning a “rebuild” year into a playoff berth before an offseason of roster turnover boosted by massive cap space.

The Los Angeles Chargers are looking to improve their roster in the second season under coach Jim Harbaugh. They were able to make the playoffs as a Wild Card team but lost in the AFC Wild Card Round to the Houston Texans in one of the worst games of quarterback Justin Herbert 's career.