Top star is the most significant free agent for the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason. With Joey Bosa’s release, retaining Mack is crucial to maintaining a strong edge rush for the 2025 season.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh has been vocal about his desire to bring Mack back, a sentiment echoed by the Chargers’ fanbase. As a key piece of the defense, Mack’s impact would be difficult to replace if he were to sign elsewhere.
The Chargers will face stiff competition in their efforts to re-sign Khalil Mack, with the Chicago Bears emerging as a major contender. Chicago appears to be making a strong push for Mack, even fueling speculation with a social media post featuring a highlight montage—possibly hinting at their interest in bringing him back.
Bears have Chargers fans panicking about Khalil Mack’s future
This wasn’t just a random social media post. A multi-billion-dollar franchise like the Bears doesn’t casually release a highlight montage featuring a free agent they’re linked to without reason. It was intentional, and their social media team knows exactly what they’re doing.
For Chargers fans, the big question is: What does it mean?
The optimistic take is that this is a subtle recruiting tactic, an attempt to remind Khalil Mack—and his agency—of his best moments in Chicago while generating buzz among the fanbase. By doing so, the Bears might be hoping to lure him back.
The more concerning possibility is that this is foreshadowing a major move. The legal tampering window opens Monday, and until then, only the Chargers can negotiate with Mack. While teams technically aren’t supposed to engage with free agents before the window, we all know informal discussions happen behind the scenes. The Bears’ post could be hinting at a deal already in the works.
If Mack does return to Chicago, it would raise questions about his priorities. While the Bears have an intriguing young core, they aren’t realistic Super Bowl contenders in 2025. Leaving Los Angeles for Chicago would mean sacrificing a stronger championship pursuit for other factors—whether financial, personal, or sentimental.
For the Chargers, losing Mack would create a major void at edge rusher, leaving only Tuli Tuipulotu and Bud Dupree on the roster. Replacing him would be far more difficult than simply re-signing him.
Hopefully, this is just Chicago stirring the pot. If not, it could signal a major shift that leaves Chargers fans anxious about what’s next.