The Los Angeles Chargers are done as far as the 2025 postseason goes, but there's positives to look forward to in the future. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert struggled alongside LA's bad offensive line play and lackluster pass catching performances (outside of Ladd McConkey).

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 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.

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

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

Their biggest pending free agent is Khalil Mack, who may be mulling retirement after his 11th NFL season. Head coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz both recently expressed their desire to re-sign the All-Pro edge rusher, per ESPN’s Kris Rhim.

Granted, Chargers fans would love to actually hear that name called on draft day, as it would mean potentially securing the long-term top player at the position in the class for Justin Herbert.

Teams exiting the playoffs were always a late threat to steal personnel from the Chargers, though, and the Buccaneers need to replace Liam Coen, the new head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Brady watch is officially underway now. Jim Harbaugh vs. Pete Carroll: A longtime beef set to explode in the showdown for the AFC West

Poona Ford is the big name to watch here, as he had a breakout season this year and is set to hit free agency. He was dominant on the inside, particularly in the run game. Even if Ford is brought back, this unit still needs some depth.

After building around the margins last offseason, the Chargers are positioned to make a splash in Jim Harbaugh's second season.

A report surfaced from ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday that indicated Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Khalil Mack is set to return for the 2025 season. Mack is an unrestricted free agent this offseason,

The Chargers now enter the 2025 offseason with more than $60 million of projected cap space, a figure that could be even higher if the Bolts make a handful of other roster moves such as releasing certain players early from their contracts.