The Los Angeles Chargers are retaining a key defender from last year's playoff squad. Veteran pass rusher Khalil Mack is re-signing on a one-year, $18 million contract, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday.

The Chicago Bears are expected to sign an edge rusher in 2025 NFL free agency, and there was hope it could be Khalil Mack. So much for that.

After the Los Angeles Chargers lost to the Houston Texans in the first round of the playoffs, there were major question about Khalil Mack’s future with the team. He’s still posting solid production, but he’s aging rapidly, and the Chargers had so many other free agents they needed to retain.