Khalil Mack Re-ups with Chargers on $18 Million Fully Guaranteed One-Year Pact

Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles Chargers have secured the services of veteran linebacker Khalil Mack for at least one more season, agreeing to a fully guaranteed $18 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday night on condition of anonymity because the agreement has not yet been finalized.

The 35-year-old edge rusher, who has spent the past four seasons with the Chargers, is coming off a 2025 campaign in which he recorded 5 ½ sacks. Over his 12-year career, Mack has amassed 113 sacks, establishing himself as one of the league’s most consistent pass rushers.

Mack’s résumé includes the 2016 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year award and nine Pro Bowl selections, three of which have come during his tenure with the Chargers. Originally drafted by the Raiders, Mack also spent four seasons with the Chicago Bears before arriving in Los Angeles.

The Chargers finished the 2025 season with an 11-6 record, earning a playoff berth before falling to the New England Patriots 16-3 in an AFC wild-card matchup. Retaining Mack’s experience and production figures to bolster a defense that will look to build on last year’s postseason appearance.