Chargers open to trading Khalil Mack
The gist
The 0-8 Los Angeles Chargers are reportedly more receptive to deals ahead of the Nov.
Mack, 35, is in the last year of his contract and has never won a playoff game.
How it unfolded
- Mar 16, 2026The Chargers and Mack agreed on a contract extension, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- Oct 11, 2026Jonathan Jones of The Athletic reported, citing NFL sources, that Mack could be traded to the Chicago Bears, the team he played for from 2018 to 2021.
- Oct 22, 2026ESPN proposed a deal sending Mack and cornerback Donte Jackson to the Lions for 2027 fourth- and sixth-round picks, with the then-0-6 Chargers.
Key terms
- edge rusher
- A defensive position in gridiron football, an alternate term for a pass-rushing defensive end or outside linebacker.
- no-trade clause
- A league-set date after which teams may no longer exchange players during a season.
- Day 3 pick
- Selections in the NFL's annual player draft, which teams can use to choose players or trade.
Source: Wikipedia