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.

Despite being road favorites, things did not go to plan yesterday for Khalil Mack, Justin Herbert, and the Los Angeles Chargers in their AFC Wild Card

The outside linebacker, set to become a free agent and uncertain about his future after the playoff loss to Houston, said his best chance to win was to re-sign

Following the Los Angeles Chargers' wild-card loss to the Houston Texans, nine-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Khalil Mack said he needed to take some time to decide on his future playing career. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday,

As the Chargers begin their offseason, HC Jim Harbaugh and GM Joe Hortiz are hoping to bring Khalil Mack back as he ponders retirement.

After the Chargers' loss to the Houston Texans in the wild-card round on Jan. 11, the 33-year-old Mack said he would take some time to decide his future. Apparently, he decided he has more football left to play.

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.

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.