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USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
PFF grades for the Chargers' projected defensive starters
PFF grades for the Chargers' projected defensive starters The Chargers finished as one of the top defenses under Jesse Minter last season. Most of their starting unit will stay intact, except Joey Bosa and Poona Ford. Los Angeles retained Khalil Mack, Teair Tart and Elijah Molden, while adding rotational pieces at a few different positions. To look ahead to the upcoming season, here is a look at the team's projected starting defense and how they graded out last season, per Pro Football Focus. DI Da'Shawn Hand (60.5) DI Otito Ogbonnia (49.5) DI Teair Tart (78.9) Edge Khalil Mack (90.2) Edge Tuli Tuipulotu (66.5) LB Daiyan Henley (69.5) LB Junior Colson (36.7) CB Cam Hart (58.6) CB Tarheeb Still (75.5) S Derwin James Jr. (80.8) S Alohi Gilman (64.3)
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Khalil Mack stats, game log, news, injury status
Khalil Mack stats, game log, news, injury status The Los Angeles Chargers' Khalil Mack will see his first action of 2025 in his team's season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, starting at 8 p.m. ET on Sept. 5. On defense Mack, who was on the field for 15 games, registered 39 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and six sacks. Get Chargers tickets on StubHub! Khalil Mack injury news Mack is not listed on the injury report this week. Khalil Mack stats (2024) Tackles: 39 39 Tackles for loss: 6.0 6.0 Sacks: 6.0 6.0 Passes defended: 9 Mack game log (2024) Week 1 vs. Raiders: 3 Tackles (1.0 TFL), 1.5 Sacks, 0 INT, 1 PD 3 Tackles (1.0 TFL), 1.5 Sacks, 0 INT, 1 PD Week 2 at Panthers: 2 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 2 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 3 at Steelers: 5 Tackles (1.0 TFL), 1.0 Sack, 0 INT, 0 PD 5 Tackles (1.0 TFL), 1.0 Sack, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 4 vs. Chiefs: 5 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 1 PD 5 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 1 PD Week 6 at Broncos: 2 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 1 PD 2 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 1 PD Week 7 at Cardinals: 3 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 2 PD 3 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 2 PD Week 8 vs. Saints: 2 Tackles (1.0 TFL), 1.0 Sack, 0 INT, 0 PD 2 Tackles (1.0 TFL), 1.0 Sack, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 9 at Browns: 4 Tackles (2.0 TFL), 1.0 Sack, 0 INT, 0 PD 4 Tackles (2.0 TFL), 1.0 Sack, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 12 vs. Ravens: 4 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 4 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 13 at Falcons: 3 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 1 PD 3 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 1 PD Week 14 at Chiefs: 2 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.5 Sacks, 0 INT, 1 PD 2 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.5 Sacks, 0 INT, 1 PD Week 15 vs. Buccaneers: 1 Tackle (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 1 Tackle (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 16 vs. Broncos: 1 Tackle (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 1 PD 1 Tackle (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 1 PD Week 17 at Patriots: 1 Tackle (1.0 TFL), 1.0 Sack, 0 INT, 1 PD 1 Tackle (1.0 TFL), 1.0 Sack, 0 INT, 1 PD Week 18 at Raiders: 1 Tackle (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 1 Tackle (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Wild Card at Texans: 6 Tackles (2.0 TFL), 2.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Next game: Khalil Mack vs. the Kansas City Chiefs The Kansas City Chiefs (0-0) will face Mack's Los Angeles Chargers (0-0) in Week 1. How to watch Khalil Mack and the Chargers Matchup: Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs Time: 8 p.m. ET 8 p.m. ET Date: September 5, 2025 September 5, 2025 TV: YouTube Watch the NFL on Fubo!
USA Today
05-04-2025
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- USA Today
2025 NFL draft: Breaking down Chargers' picks in Chad Reuter's 5-round mock
2025 NFL draft: Breaking down Chargers' picks in Chad Reuter's 5-round mock NFL Media's Chad Reuter released his latest five-round mock draft. In the first round, the Chargers address the defensive side of the ball, selecting Boston College edge defender Donovan Ezeiruaku with the No. 22 overall pick. Khalil Mack is returning for a 12th season, but the Chargers need a polished, bendy edge rusher like Ezeiruaku to pair with Tuli Tuipulotu long-term. In our latest seven-round mock draft, I have Los Angeles taking Ezeiruaku, as well. Even though Khalil Mack is back, it's only for one season and he isn't getting any younger. The edge defender room needs a bona fide speed pass rusher to complement Tuli Tuipulotu's power. In the second round, the Bolts go offense with LSU tight end Mason Taylor. Despite the addition of Tyler Conklin, they still need to find a long-term option at the position. Taylor isn't going to offer much as a blocker, but he will be a reliable receiver, possessing the route-running skills and strong hands. In the third round, the Chargers address the running back position with Georgia's Trevor Etienne, the brother of Jaguars RB Travis Etienne. Etienne is a good runner with plus vision and elusiveness. He can also have an impact in the passing game, as he has soft hands and blocks his tail off. After going offense in back-to-back rounds, Los Angeles selects Nebraska defensive tackle Ty Robinson. The Bolts made some depth signings with Da'Shawn Hand and Naquan Jones in free agency, but they still need some pass-rush juice along the interior. Robinson is an athletic, tough and hard-nosed player that Jim Harbaugh would love to have on the team. To round out Reuter's projections, the Chargers add Auburn wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith. The wideout room lacks a true vertical element to threaten opposing defenses, which Lambert-Smith would bring. He ran a 4.37 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, and that speed jumps off when watching him.
CBS News
10-03-2025
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- CBS News
Khalil Mack staying with Chargers on 1 year worth $18 million
Khalil Mack will remain with the Los Angeles Chargers after agreeing to a one-year deal on Monday. Mack's $18 million salary for the 2025 season will be fully guaranteed according to the Associated Press. The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Chargers have not released the contract terms. Mack was selected to his ninth Pro Bowl in 2024 after being the only player in the league with at least six sacks and nine passes defensed. Re-signing Mack was one of the top priorities for general manager Joe Hortiz and coach Jim Harbaugh before the new league year starts on Wednesday. It became more imperative after the team released fellow edge rusher Joey Bosa last Wednesday. This was the first time that Mack was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent. He entered the league in 2014 when the Oakland Raiders made him the fifth overall pick in the draft. He was the 2016 AP Defensive Player of the Year before being traded to the Chicago Bears the week before the 2018 season after he and the Raiders could not agree on a contract extension. Mack signed a six-year deal with the Bears that kicked in with the 2019 season before being dealt to the Chargers in 2022. Since entering the league, Mack's 107 1/2 sacks are the third most over that span. His 256 hurries during that time lead the league, and his 454 quarterback pressures are second, along with forced fumbles (32) and strip-sacks (24). The only thing Mack hasn't accomplished in the league is being on a consistent contending team. That could change though after the Chargers went 11-6 in Harbaugh's first year as coach before a 32-12 loss to Houston in an AFC wild-card round game. "I definitely want to make that push and play some important games in the playoffs," Mack said the day after the loss to the Texans. "It was a special year understanding what he has done in the short time he has been here and the potential in the building. The growth is inevitable. It was impressive what we were able to do and squeeze out."
USA Today
10-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Khalil Mack to re-sign with Chargers
Khalil Mack to re-sign with Chargers Show Caption Hide Caption Los Angeles Chargers release Joey Bosa The Los Angeles Chargers have released defensive end Joey Bosa, parting ways with the four-time Pro Bowler amid salary cap concerns. Outside linebacker Khalil Mack made his ninth Pro Bowl in 2024 with the Los Angeles Chargers. Now, the one-time Defensive Player of the Year will return to Los Angeles for the 2025 season. Mack has agreed to re-sign with the Chargers on a one-year, fully guaranteed $18 million contract before the start of free agency. A person close to the situation confirmed the terms of the deal to USA TODAY Sports' Tyler Dragon. The person spoke on condition of anonymity given the sensitivity of the matter. The No. 5 overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft spent the first four years of his career with the Las Vegas (then-Oakland) Raiders. He won Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2016 and racked up 40.5 sacks over four seasons with the Raiders. Ahead of the 2018 season, the Raiders traded Mack to the Chicago Bears for a package including two first-round picks. The Raiders spent those first-round selections on running back Josh Jacobs (2019 NFL draft) and cornerback Damon Arnette (2020). Mack spent four years in Chicago and made the Pro Bowl three times (2018-20). He played just seven games in his final year with the Bears in 2021 because of a foot injury. Ahead of the 2022 season, the Bears traded Mack to the Chargers for a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft and gave away a sixth-round pick in 2023. Former Bears linebackers coach Brandon Staley, then the Chargers' head coach, reunited with Mack in Los Angeles. Mack's 2022 season in Los Angeles was solid with eight sacks and another Pro Bowl nod. Despite the Chargers' struggles in 2023, Mack set a career-high with 17 sacks at age 32. He missed just one game over three years with the Chargers. Mack avoids hitting free agency again. USA TODAY Sports' Tyler Dragon contributed to this story.
