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.