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.

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.

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."

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,

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

Mack is set to become a free agent for the first time in his 11-year career, but the standout linebacker said he's mulling retirement before deciding if he wants to test the waters.

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,

After casting doubt on his future in the NFL following the loss to the Texans, Los Angeles Chargers LB Khalil Mack has clarified what will happen with him next year.

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.

Following the Los Angeles Chargers' wild-card loss to the Houston Texans, nine-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Khalil Mack said he needed to take some time to decide on his future playing career. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday,

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