Khalil Mack could be making his way back to Chicago, eight years after the Bears first traded for the pass rusher. That’s the word coming down from Jonathan Jones, and honestly, if you’ve been watching the NFL, it makes all the sense in the world given where both the Chargers and Bears are sitting right now. This isn’t just a rumor; it feels like destiny.
He’s Still Got It, And The Numbers Don’t Lie
Mack is 35 years old, but don’t let that number fool you. The man absolutely still has gas in the tank. He’s already racked up three sacks in just four games this year, and that’s playing for a Chargers team that’s 0-4 and can’t seem to hold a lead long enough for him to “pin his ears back” and really go after quarterbacks. Imagine what he could do with a team that’s actually winning! Financially, this lines up too. Mack’s got an $8 million base salary for 2026, and after this week, he’ll have $5.77 million remaining. The Bears? They’ve got roughly $9 million in cap space just sitting there. It’s almost too perfect.
Chargers Are Fading Fast, And The Bears Smell Blood
The Chargers are a mess at 0-4, fading faster than a Seattle summer day in October. They’re only two games out from their bye week, which feels like the absolute perfect time for them to decide it’s time to start moving contracts and planning for next year. Meanwhile, your 3-1 Bears are looking legit and could use a serious boost on the edge to solidify their defense. This isn’t the 2018 trade where Chicago gave up two first-rounders, a third, and a sixth for Mack. That price tag is going to be a lot, lot less this time around. The only potential hiccup? If Mack only wants to go to Chicago, it could make it tough for the Chargers to maximize their return, which is exactly what we want to hear as fans.
The trade deadline is right there, and the Chargers are staring down the barrel of a lost season. Will they pull the trigger and send Mack back to where he belongs? If they do, a 3-1 Bears team suddenly gets a massive shot in the arm. Keep your eyes peeled, because this could get real exciting, real fast.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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