Despite being road favorites, things did not go to plan yesterday for Khalil Mack, Justin Herbert, and the Los Angeles Chargers in their AFC Wild Card

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.

The Chargers expect to have a healthy amount of roster turnover after their season ended with a 32-12 playoff loss to the Texans.

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

As the Chargers begin their offseason, HC Jim Harbaugh and GM Joe Hortiz are hoping to bring Khalil Mack back as he ponders retirement.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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,