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

In the recent season-ending press conference, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh dropped plenty of noteworthy nuggets. Some included wanting the pondering-retirement Khalil Mack back. Another was how the Chargers feel so ahead of schedule.

Despite being road favorites, things did not go to plan yesterday for Khalil Mack, Justin Herbert, and the Los Angeles Chargers in their AFC Wild Card

The Los Angeles Chargers are one of the most interesting teams in the NFL right now ahead of the offseason, in part because the speculation around the futures of Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack continues to ramp up.

As the Chargers begin their offseason, HC Jim Harbaugh and GM Joe Hortiz are hoping to bring Khalil Mack back as he ponders retirement.

It wasn't the ending the Los Angeles Chargers were hoping for. A 32-12 blowout loss to the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card round wasn't just unexpected-it was downright painful

A tough blow could be on the horizon for the Los Angeles Chargers, as a veteran defensive player is considering retiring from the NFL, which could hinder Justin Herbert’s big aspirations for the upcoming season.

The Chargers expect to have a healthy amount of roster turnover after their season ended with a 32-12 playoff loss to the Texans.

Outside linebacker Khalil Mack gets home in a hurry for 8-yard sack. Quarterback Justin Herbert's 19-yard fastball to wide receiver Ladd McConkey has Paul Skenes-type heat behind it. 86-yard TD! Wide receiver Ladd McConkey races past the Houston Texans after catching quarterback Justin Herbert's dime on Wild Card Weekend in January 2025.

Chargers veteran edge rusher Khalil Mack plans to think about his football future in the offseason and decide whether he wants to keep playing or retire.

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.”

Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers had a strong season under first-year head coach Jim Harbaugh, finishing with an 11-6 record and the No. 5 seed in the AFC. However, the impressive run came to a disappointing end after the Chargers fell to C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans 32-12 in the NFL playoffs on Saturday afternoon.