The Chargers placed Mack (elbow) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Mack has at least avoided a season-ending injury, with Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reporting that the veteran edge rusher suffered a dislocated elbow in Monday night's 20-9 win over the Raiders but is expected to miss only a few weeks. He'll be forced to sit out at least four games due to being placed on IR, making Week 7 against the Colts on Sunday, Oct. 19 the earliest possible date for Mack's return. Until Mack is back in action, Bud Dupree is expected to step into a starting role opposite Tuli Tuipulotu.
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Chargers' Khalil Mack: Avoids serious injury
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Mack is expected to miss a few weeks after dislocating his elbow in Monday night's 20-9 win over the Raiders, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The star edge rusher exited in the first half of Monday's affair after sustaining what appeared to be a serious injury. However, Rapoport's report Wednesday suggests Mack avoided a long-term issue and could return in a couple of weeks. This is great news for the Chargers' defense, as the 34-year-old has tallied 32.0 sacks since joining Los Angeles in 2022. In the meantime, Bud Dupree is expected to start opposite Tuli Tuipulotu as part of the Chargers' top edge-rush duo while Mack is sidelined.
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Chargers' Khalil Mack: Won't return Monday
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Mack (elbow) has been ruled out from returning to Monday's matchup against Las Vegas.
Mack had to be carted to the locker room after hurting his elbow in the first half, and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that the veteran defender appeared to be "in significant pain." Mack's specific diagnosis hasn't yet been announced, but he's not going to be able to re-enter the matchup. He recorded one tackle -- which was a solo sack -- prior to his exit.
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Chargers' Khalil Mack: Logs one tackle vs. KC
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Mack registered one solo tackle and a quarterback hit during the Chargers' 27-21 win over the Chiefs on Friday.
Mack's lone tackle came on the Chiefs' second offensive play in the first quarter, when he took down Xavier Worthy (shoulder) for no gain on a rushing play. Mack opted to delay his retirement from the NFL for at least one season after re-signing with the Chargers in March, and the veteran edge rusher will play a key role in the Bolts' defense, especially following the departure of Joey Bosa to the Bills.
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Chargers' Khalil Mack: Staying with Bolts on one-year deal
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Mack and the Chargers agreed to terms Monday on a one-year, fully-guaranteed $18 million contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Mack had been scheduled for free agency, but he instead will remain in Los Angeles, where the departure of Joey Bosa leaves edge rusher still a pivotal position of need for the Chargers. The 34-year-old veteran is coming off a productive 2024 campaign in which he tallied 39 tackles, including 6.0 sacks, plus nine pass breakups and two forced fumbles over 16 regular-season appearances, and as recently as 2023 he racked up a career-best 17.0 sacks across 17 regular-season games with the team.
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Chargers' Khalil Mack: Delays retirement, will play in '25
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Mack plans to forgo retirement and intends to continue playing during the 2025 season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
After the Chargers were eliminated from the playoffs with a 32-12 loss to the Texans on Jan. 11, Mack told reporters that he would take some time to decide whether he wanted to continue his playing career. The 33-year-old edge rusher has ultimately chosen to play at least one more year, and he shouldn't have much trouble securing a short-term deal in free agency. Though he took a big step back statistically in 2024 after notching a career-high 17 sacks in 2023, Mack was still reasonably productive with six sacks, 39 tackles, nine pass breakups and two forced fumbles over 16 appearances for the Chargers during the regular season before tacking on two more sacks in the wild-card round.
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Chargers' Khalil Mack: Estimated as limited participant
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Mack (groin) was listed as a limited participant on Thursday's estimated practice report.
Thursday was the first time Mack has practiced or played since aggravating a groin injury during the Chargers' Week 10 win over the Titans, during which he only played four defensive snaps. If he is able to practice Friday and Saturday, that would give the veteran pass rusher a good shot at returning from a one-game absence against the Ravens on Monday. In the eight regular-games prior to his injury, Mack registered 26 tackles (12 solo), including 4.5 sacks, five pass defenses, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
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Chargers' Khalil Mack: Inactive Sunday night
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Mack (groin) is inactive for Sunday Night Football against the Bengals.
The outside linebacker did not practice all week and only played four defensive snaps in the Chargers' Week 10 win over the Titans. In nine games this season, Mack has 26 tackles (12 solo), including 4.5 sacks, five passes defensed, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. Bud Dupree and Tuli Tuipulotu should see more snaps in Mack's absence.
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Chargers' Khalil Mack: Opens week as DNP
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Mack (groin) didn't practice Wednesday.
Mack came into Sunday's win over the Titans battling a groin issue and although, he was active, he played just four defensive snaps. Wednesday's DNP suggests that he could also be in jeopardy of missing the Chargers' Week 11 matchup with the Bengals. If Mack can't upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday, Joey Bosa (hip) will likely see increased work as an edge rusher with the Chargers' first-team defense.
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Chargers' Khalil Mack: Good to go versus Titans
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Mack (groin) is good to go for Sunday's matchup versus the Titans, Kris Rhim of ESPN reports.
Mack will be able to play Sunday despite not practicing at all this week. He suffered a groin injury during last week's win over the Browns and will try to play through it against the Titans.
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Chargers' Khalil Mack: Sacks Winston in Week 9
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Mack finished Sunday's 27-10 win over the Browns with four tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble.
Mack caused Jameis Winston to fumble the ball on a six-yard sack late in the first quarter, which the latter was able to recover. It was Mack's second straight game recording a sack, and through eight regular-season games he's up to 26 tackles (12 solo), including 4.5 sacks, five pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
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Chargers' Khalil Mack: Records 1.5 sacks vs. Las Vegas
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Mack finished Sunday's 22-10 win over the Raiders with three tackles (one solo), including 1.5 sacks, along with one pass defended and one fumble recovery.
Mack combined with Morgan Fox on a 12-yard sack on Gardner Minshew in the second quarter, and Mack tallied a solo four-yard sack early in the fourth frame. Minshew made an unforced fumble late in the second quarter, which Mack scooped and returned for 22 yards to set up a 25-yard field goal from Cameron Dicker four plays later. Mack is coming off a career-best 17.0 sacks across 17 regular-season games in 2023, and the 2014 first-round pick will look to add to his impressive resume against Bryce Young and the Panthers in Week 2.
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Chargers' Khalil Mack: Staying put on restructured deal
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Mack has agreed to a restructured contract that will keep him with the Chargers in 2024, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Los Angeles was considering moving Mack after a 17.0-sack 2023 season to free up cap space, but a restructure proved sufficient to create enough wiggle room after the Chargers saved $20 million against the cap Wednesday by releasing Mike Williams (knee). Mack's prolific production in 2023 suggests that the 2016 NFL DPOY still has plenty left in the tank heading into his age-33 campaign.
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Chargers' Khalil Mack: Yet another multi-sack performance
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Mack recorded five tackles (five solo),, including two sacks and a forced fumble in Sunday's 6-0 win at New England.
Mack managed to post two sacks for the fourth time in his last five games in Week 13, bringing his season total up to 15.0 (which ties his career high from 2015 with the Raiders). He's the league leader in sacks heading into a Week 14 matchup versus the Broncos.
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Chargers' Khalil Mack: Eclipses 10 sacks on season
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Mack recorded eight tackles (eight solo) including two sacks and a forced fumble in Sunday's 23-20 loss at Green Bay.
Mack secured the fifth double-digit sack season of his career in the middle of the third quarter, and he tacked on another sack for good measure to log his third multi-sack game of the year. With 11.0 sacks to date, he's actually on pace for a career season in that department, making him a good IDP option wherever he's defensive-lineman eligible.
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Chargers' Khalil Mack: Two sacks in win
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Mack recorded five tackles (three solo), including two sacks, while deflecting a pass and forcing a fumble in Monday night's 27-6 win over the Jets.
Mack was able to get back into the sack column after going two weeks without a quarterback takedown, bringing down Zach Wilson twice, stripping him once. The linebacker is now up to 30 tackles, including nine sacks, while also deflecting three passes and forcing three fumbles over eight games this season.
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Chargers' Khalil Mack: Leads team in sacks
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Mack recorded 50 tackles (33 solo), eight sacks, an additional four tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries across 17 games in the 2022-23 season.
In his first season with the Chargers, Mack led the team in both sacks and total tackles for loss. However, the 2016 Defensive Player of the Year failed to record double-digit sacks for the fourth straight season. While Mack may not be as dominant as he was earlier in his career, he is still a force to be reckoned with coming off the edge.
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Chargers' Khalil Mack: Making progress after surgery
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Mack (foot) did some individual drills at June minicamp, the Chargers' official website reports.
Chargers coach Brandon Staley didn't comment on expectations for training camp but did suggest Mack is on track to play Week 1, while Mack himself said he should be ready for the start of camp, per TSN. The 31-year-old pass rusher was traded for second- and sixth-round picks this offseason, netting the Bears a solid return even after his foot surgery in late November. Mack did have six sacks in seven games last year, and a return to top form or something near it could give the Chargers the best edge-rushing duo in the league between him and Joey Bosa. Staley noted that Mack has been quick to pick things up this offseason, having previously played in a similar defense for the Bears in 2018 under Vic Fangio, when Staley served as LBs coach.
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Bears' Khalil Mack: Not playing Monday
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Mack (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game at Pittsburgh.
Mack suffered a foot injury Week 3 but was able to power through it four four consecutive contests. Notably, he also put together a five-game stretch in which he recorded at least one sack per game Weeks 2 through 6. But he'll now take a seat for a second straight outing, which may be intentional decision by the Bears with a Week 10 bye on tap. Mack's next chance to play will arrive Sunday, Nov. 21 against the Ravens.
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Bears' Khalil Mack: Questionable but hasn't practiced
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Mack (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Mack consistently has played through this injury since suffering it Week 3, but it's unnerving that he wasn't able to practice in any capacity throughout the week. He'll likely be a game-time decision Sunday as he looks to add to his season total of five sacks through five games.
