Alright, so get this: George Kittle, the dude who apparently knows everything, actually hit up 49ers GM John Lynch to see if the team was eyeing Chargers veteran edge rusher Khalil Mack. Lynch spilled the beans on KNBR’s “The Murph & Markus Show” when asked about Mack, dropping that he had “a lot of people asking me that yesterday,” and specifically, “I had a player ask me that yesterday.” When pressed, Lynch confirmed, “It’s usually Kittle, because he asks about everything.” Man, that’s Kittle for you, always in the mix.
The Chargers’ 0-5 Start Has Everyone Talking Trade
This isn’t just Kittle being Kittle, though, there’s a whole lot swirling around Mack. Per The Athletic’s Noah Furtado, Mack’s on a one-year deal with no no-trade clause. That means the Chargers could absolutely be looking to offload him before the November 10 trade deadline. And honestly, who could blame them? They’re sitting at a dismal 0-5 to kick off the 2026 season. Mack, at 35, has still put up three sacks, 15 tackles (five for loss), and five quarterback hits during that winless run, so he’s not exactly washed up. But with an 0-5 record, the Chargers could at best be 3-5 by the deadline, making a sell-off look pretty smart. He’s also appeared in six playoff games in his 13-year career, but still hasn’t snagged a postseason win.
Why the Undefeated 49ers Might Actually Make a Move
On the flip side, you’ve got the undefeated 49ers, who are probably feeling pretty good. But even an undefeated team can always use a boost, especially if Nick Bosa keeps missing time with that calf injury that’s sidelined him since Week 2. Adding a star like Mack to pair with Bosa down the stretch of a potential playoff run? That’s just scary talk. Chargers general manager Joe Horitz’s next few weeks are going to be wild, as the direction of his team will dictate whether he even considers shopping Mack. For now, the 49ers are locked in on their Monday night Week 6 matchup against the Washington Commanders. Bosa didn’t practice Thursday, but hey, he’s not ruled out yet. It’s going to be interesting to see how this all shakes out as the deadline looms.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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