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,

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

Los Angeles Chargers veteran linebacker Khalil Mack committed to returning for the 2025 season after initially mulling retirement, and the team is

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."

The nine-time Pro Bowler may be in his final playing years, but the Chicago Bears need pass rushers, and Mack is still a force to be reckoned with.

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.

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.

Outside linebacker Khalil Mack has decided he will return to play ... said after the Chargers’ playoff loss to the Houston Texans that his future in football was uncertain.

The Chargers head into free agency with a handful of their own players whose contracts are up, most notably edge defender Khalil Mack. Earlier this month, Mack said he would take time to figure out his future. Despite considering retirement, he made it clear he will play in 2025.

As Khalil Mack debated retirement, a key team has been the Los Angeles Chargers. Although he never formally retired, he teased the idea quite frequently after the deflating Chargers defeat in the playoffs. However, Mack has plenty of interest from other NFL teams.

While Super Bowl 59 looms, the NFL's best players take center stage for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. For the third consecutive year, the league's best will compete in a series of skills competitions and a flag football game, eschewing the traditional tackle football event. Games include dodgeball, tug-of-war and punting competitions.