Khalil Mack is back in the trade rumor conversation, and this time the Chicago Bears are the team being linked to him.
With the NFL trade deadline closing in and the Los Angeles Chargers sitting at 0-6, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport pointed to Chicago as a possible destination for the veteran edge rusher. He raised Mack’s name on “The Aftermath” and noted the Bears’ need on the edge while urging fans to watch the situation closely.
“Khalil Mack is a fascinating name for the winless Chargers,” Rapoport said. “The Chicago Bears, his old team, have a need on the edge. That is a name to watch.”
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— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 26, 2026
Mack, who is 35, has been productive through six games in the 2026-27 season. He has posted 19 combined tackles, including 11 solo stops, along with three sacks and six quarterback hits. Even if he is no longer at his peak, his numbers still suggest he could bring immediate help to a Chicago pass rush looking for a boost.
The Bears know Mack well. He played for Chicago for four seasons from 2018 to 2021 before the team dealt him to the Chargers in the 2022 offseason.
Back then, the Bears were trading away talent for draft capital, while Los Angeles was loading up for a playoff push. The situation has flipped in 2026, and now Chicago is the club being mentioned as a buyer.
The Bears enter the deadline at 5-2 after seven games, with two more contests before Nov. 10. Their next game is Nov. 2, a Monday Night Football matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
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