Khalil Mack is set to be a free agent for the first time in his career. Could a reunion with the Bears be in the cards?

The Los Angeles Chargers are one of the quietest teams in the NFL right now. Not that Chargers fans would complain about the relaxing offseason process – there is zero coaching drama to speak of, plenty of cap space and a great free agency and draft outlook with plenty of assets to spend on rebuilding an ahead-of-schedule roster.

Los Angeles Chargers pass rusher Khalil Mack said recently that he would consider retiring from football after 11 years in the NFL. Instead, the nine-time Pro Bowler is set to return in 2025, according to ESPN,

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.

After 11 NFL seasons, it appears that Khalil Mack might be ready to hang up his cleats for good. The Los Angeles Chargers linebacker, who saw his season end on Saturday in a 32-12 loss to the Houston Texans,

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 veteran pass rusher was mulling retirement following the Los Angeles Chargers first round exit from the playoffs, but Khalil Mack has made a decision.

Chargers LB Khalil Mack has decided to play during the 2025 season after mulling retirement. He will become an unrestricted free agent.

Khalil Mack didn't need a lot of time after the Los Angeles Chargers' season ended to make a decision about his playing future. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter,

Nine-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Khalil Mack will return for his 12th NFL season in 2025, ESPN reported Wednesday.

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.