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Chargers' Khalil Mack to play in 2026, NFL insider confirms

Story byValentina Martinez, Chargers WireMon, March 2, 2026 at 8:41 PM UTC·2 min readChargers edge Khalil Mack will continue his playing career in 2026, NFL insider Ian Rapoport confirmed Monday."Chargers legend Khalil Mack, one of the top edges available, will play in 2026, sources say. At the age of 35, coming off a strong season, Mack is a priority for LA," Rapoport wrote in a post on X/. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"Instead of retirement, Mack is back exploring all options and will be a big-time target in free agency."One of the biggest questions of the Chargers offseason was whether Mack would hang up his cleats or test the free agent market. Given Rapoport's report, Mack returning for the 2026 season is official. The situation surrounding the veteran edge is multi-faceted, so there is now the question of whether Mack will re-sign with the Chargers in free agency or join another organization.

Chargers' Khalil Mack to play in 2026, NFL insider confirms

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Key Highlights

  • Once the NFL free agency window opens on March 11, Bolts fans will eagerly be hoping to see good news come surrounding the nine-time Pro Bowler. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt's been established the Chargers hope to bring back Mack, but it's unclear whether he will indeed return."They know we want them back," general manager Joe Hortiz said of Mack and Odafe Oweh.
  • "I think when players go into free agency once the season ends, it takes a little bit of time but we'll keep chipping away at it and see if we can get something done with them."I have no problem having a bunch of great edge rushers."In 2025, Mack recorded 5.5 sacks, 19 solo tackles, six tackles for loss, four forced fumbles, and 11 quarterback hits on the season.
  • Mack brought his career sack total up to 113 and is evidently still a productive player. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhile Mack's resume is impressive, he has no playoff wins throughout his illustrious career.
  • The edge is hungry to win in the postseason, and returning to the Chargers would give him a solid chance to do just that. This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Chargers' Khalil Mack to play in 2026, NFL insider confirms.
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