Chargers Re-Sign Pass Rusher Khalil Mack for 1 Year, $18M

Nine-time Pro Bowler returns to LA on a fully guaranteed contract.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Los Angeles Chargers have re-signed veteran pass rusher Khalil Mack to a one-year, $18 million fully guaranteed contract, according to multiple reports. Mack, a nine-time Pro Bowler and 2016 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, played the last three seasons with the Chargers, making the Pro Bowl in his first three years with the team before an elbow injury sidelined him for five games in 2025.

Why it matters

Mack's return is a major boost for the Chargers' defense as they look to build on a promising 2025 season. The 35-year-old edge rusher remains one of the league's most dominant pass rushers when healthy, and his veteran leadership and experience will be invaluable for a Chargers team aiming to make a deep playoff run.

The details

Under the terms of the new deal, Mack will earn $18 million fully guaranteed for the 2026 season. In his three seasons with the Chargers so far, Mack has been selected to the Pro Bowl three times and recorded 32 tackles, 5.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and one safety in 12 games (11 starts) in 2025 before the elbow injury sidelined him.

  • Mack was first selected to the Pro Bowl from 2015-2020 and again from 2022-2024.
  • He was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2016.

The players

Khalil Mack

A nine-time Pro Bowl pass rusher who has spent the last three seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers.

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What’s next

Mack's fully guaranteed contract for the 2026 season provides stability and continuity for the Chargers' defense as they aim to make a deep playoff run.

The takeaway

Despite his age, Khalil Mack remains one of the NFL's premier pass rushers, and his re-signing with the Chargers on a lucrative one-year deal underscores the team's commitment to building a championship-caliber defense.