Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh used his year-end presser alongside general manager Joe Hortiz to signal he would like many of his key free agents back in 2025. Think, guys like Khalil

Their biggest pending free agent is Khalil Mack, who is mulling retirement after his 11th NFL season. Head coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz both recently expressed their desire to re-sign the All-Pro edge-rusher, per ESPN’s Kris Rhim.

Los Angeles Chargers star linebacker Khalil Mack supports his quarterback Justin Herbert after their tough loss against the Houston Texans.

1. Harbaugh and Hortiz passionately defended Justin Herbert when they were asked about the criticism of their quarterback in the aftermath of Saturday’s loss in Houston. Herbert threw a career-high four interceptions. Harbaugh called the criticism “completely unfair.”

Build, build, build, better, better, better, 2.0,” Harbaugh says of his and Hortiz’s approach to the 2025 season, their second seasons with the Chargers.

Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and General Manager Joe Hortiz meet with the media following the Bolts' matchup vs the Houston Texans in the NFL Wild Card round. They recap the 2024 NFL season including Justin Herbert and Khalil Mack,

Now that the Chargers season has ended with a playoff loss, attention must be turned to fix the interior offensive line, and receiver and pass rush depth.