Khalil Mack will continue to be a nuisance for opposing quarterbacks for at least another season.
The Chargers edge rusher agreed to a contract extension with the team Saturday, a person with knowledge of the deal not authorized to speak publicly told The Times. The deal is for one season and pays out $18 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports.
In 12 games last season, Mack, 35, had 5½ sacks and 32 tackles, playing a key role alongside Tuli Tuipulotu and Odafe Oweh in spearheading the Chargers’ pass rush.
Since joining the Chargers via a trade with the Chicago Bears in March 2022, Mack has recorded 36½ sacks and established himself as one of the leaders on defense for the Chargers. The three-time All-Pro missed five games with a left elbow injury early in the season, but he was still a force on defense for the Chargers — even when his sack totals were at their lowest mark since his rookie season.
If Mack’s decision seems familiar, that’s because it is. Last year, he didn’t re-sign with the Chargers until just before the start of free agency as he mulled whether or not he should return.
With Mack under contract, re-signing Oweh becomes a clear priority for Chargers general manager Joe Horitz ahead of the free-agent negotiation period beginning Monday. Oweh had a breakout season in the aftermath of his midseason trade from Baltimore and is considered one of the top defensive players set to be available in free agency.
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