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The Dallas Cowboys are urged to trade for veteran pass rusher Khalil Mack to address a critical defensive deficiency. The 35-year-old edge rusher, who has 116 career sacks, is currently with the 0-4 Los Angeles Chargers. While Dallas lacks significant draft capital, analysts suggest Mack is a cost-effective upgrade for a team that ranks second-worst in the NFL with only four sacks this season.
The Los Angeles Chargers, currently 0-4 after back-to-back 11-win seasons, are facing potential fire sales at the November 10 trade deadline. Key expiring contracts for pass rushers Khalil Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu are drawing interest from contenders like the Bears, 49ers, and Ravens. While Mack remains productive, the Chargers' offensive struggles and roster depth suggest they may move players to acquire draft capital or cap relief.
The Chicago Bears are positioned as potential buyers at the November 10 trade deadline, with ESPN insider Dan Graziano citing their 3-1 record and GM Ryan Poles' aggressive strategy. Despite quarterback Caleb Williams' recent absence, Chicago seeks upgrades at defensive back and pass rusher. Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack, a former Bears star, is a prime target. The Chargers, 0-4 after back-to-back 11-win seasons, may sell expiring contracts. Mack, 35, has three sacks and a 79.3 PFF grade in 2026. A trade could cost Chicago a fourth-round pick, with cap costs mitigated by restructuring. Other contenders like the 49ers and Ravens are also interested in Mack or other Chargers pass rushers.
Los Angeles used the No. 22 pick in the 2026 draft to select Akheem Mesidor, a 25-year-old edge rusher from Miami with 12.5 sacks in 2025, praised for his relentless motor and versatility. The Chargers envision Mesidor as a three- to four-down defender who can play off Khalil Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu, potentially rotating with them and forming a potent pass rush, while not trading down in Round 1 and eyeing offensive-line help on Day 2.
A wave of late NFL signings, including Khalil Mack’s one-year deal with the Chargers, is used to argue that tampering is widespread in free agency. With the official negotiating window still to open, players and teams appear to know options in advance, enabling deals to be sealed before free agency begins and reducing the need to search for replacements. The pattern points to insider information and strategic timing across teams as veterans near the start of the league year.
Khalil Mack agreed to a one-year, $18 million guaranteed contract to return to the Chargers, giving him another shot at their elusive playoff win. After briefly considering retirement, he chose to continue playing, citing love for the game, and he remained productive down the stretch despite an early elbow injury, reuniting with Justin Herbert and coach Jim Harbaugh for 2026.
The Los Angeles Chargers and Khalil Mack agreed to a one-year, fully guaranteed $18 million contract for the 2026 season, keeping the veteran edge rusher in L.A. as the team eyeing a re-signing of Odafe Oweh; Mack, 35, remained productive in 2025 with 5.5 sacks and 4 forced fumbles in 12 games, adding to a career that includes nine Pro Bowls and a place on the 2010s All-Decade Team.
Veteran edge rusher Khalil Mack agreed to a one-year, fully guaranteed $18 million contract to remain with the Los Angeles Chargers, choosing continuity after initially planning to explore free-agent options.
Khalil Mack plans to play in 2026 and could reunite with the Chicago Bears, per NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, as he explores options ahead of free agency. The 35-year-old edge rusher is coming off a productive season with the Chargers, and projections suggest a one-year deal around $14 million could be feasible for Chicago if the price is right, making a Bears return a plausible option as teams evaluate the position.
Khalil Mack, 35, says he will not retire and will explore all options in free agency after a 2025 season with the Chargers in which he posted 5.5 sacks, 11 QB hits, and four forced fumbles over 12 games, with Chargers reportedly prioritizing keeping him.
Khalil Mack’s 12th NFL season ended without a postseason win as the Chargers fell 16-3 to the Patriots, and with free agency approaching in March at age 35 he’s weighing whether to continue or retire, saying he wants to factor in feelings and his family before deciding. He previously considered retirement last year, and in 2025 he posted 5.5 sacks, 11 QB hits and 32 tackles, bringing his career sacks to 113 (29th all-time). If he returns, his next destination could be in L.A. or elsewhere.
After a 2025 season with the Chargers that included 5.5 sacks, Khalil Mack said he will take a step back and won’t rush a decision about playing in 2026, noting he’ll make the call based on how he’s feeling and how his family is feeling, weighing his health and timing before deciding whether to return.
The Chargers improved to 5-3 after a dominant 37-10 win over the Vikings in Week 8, highlighted by strong performances from Justin Herbert and Khalil Mack, a solid run game led by Kimani Vidal, and a stifling defense that limited Minnesota's key receivers.
The Los Angeles Chargers activated linebacker Khalil Mack and Denzel Perryman from injured reserve, waived Caleb Murphy, and signed Rick Lovato and Nyheim Hines for Sunday's game, bolstering their defense and special teams with experienced players.
Khalil Mack is expected to miss a few weeks due to a dislocated elbow sustained during a game, but the injury is not season-ending, and he has contributed with a sack and other plays in two games this season.