After the Chargers’ loss to the Texans in last year’s playoffs, veteran Khalil Mack said he wasn’t sure if he played during the 2025 season.
Mack eventually signed a one-year deal to return to the Chargers and he had 5.5 sacks to help the team return to the playoffs. That journey ended with Sunday night’s loss to the Patriots and Mack is once again contemplating his football future for the second year in a row.
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On Monday, Mack said he would “make a decision based on how I feel and how my family feels, the vibes” and that he wasn’t going to rush that call.
“You feel different in the sense of understanding how much time you actually have left to play at a certain level and what that is. it will look like it’s going forward” Mack said, via the team’s website. “You don’t want to make a decision based on how you feel in the moment, especially after a tough loss. It’s about taking time and stepping back. I feel like it’s the same thing in that sense, taking a step back and trying not to put too much emotion behind the decision to do what I’m going to do.”
In addition to his rushing ability, Mack was a key part of the Chargers’ run defense and his departure would leave a big void for the team to fill heading into next season.
