Khalil Mack openly contemplated retiring after the Chargers' wild-card loss but now is aiming to play in 2025. He'll become a free agent in March.

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 good news is that Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack isn't retiring. The bad news is that he's a free agent. Is it time to move on?

Per NFL Insider Adam Schefter, "Nine-time Pro-Bowl LB 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, per source. Mack's contract is up and he is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent."

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.

Nine-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Khalil Mack will return for his 12th NFL season in 2025, ESPN reported Wednesday.

The top soon-to-be free agent for the Chargers this offseason is edge defender Khalil Mack. While Mack will be Los Angeles’ No. 1 priority to bring back, there is the possibility he decides to hang up the cleats or play for another team. Should he sign with another team, Pro Football Focus says the Packers should bring him to Green Bay.

Chargers LB Khalil Mack has decided to play during the 2025 season after mulling retirement. He will become an unrestricted free agent.

Spotrac projects the 33-year-old Mack for a one-year, $7 million contract, which any team can afford. It comes down more to fit, and if Mack feels most comfortable returning to the team he once thrived with, the Bears shouldn't hesitate to take him up on it.

On Thursday, the Chargers announced that edge rusher Joey Bosa has been named to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. He will replace fellow pass rusher Khalil Mack who has withdrawn from the event due to an injury.

After the Chargers’ season ended with a playoff loss to the Texans, edge rusher Khalil Mack noted he was contemplating retirement.