The Chargers have a slew of key veterans on the roster. Among them is edge defender Khalil Mack, who was named one of Pro Football Focus’ top 30 players over 30.
Mack checked in at No. 9 overall.
Mack returns for another season in Los Angeles after finishing fifth among qualified edge defenders with a 90.2 overall grade in 2024. He totaled 52 pressures and nine sacks, including the postseason, but much of his value continues to come in the run game. Only T.J. Watt earned a higher run-defense grade than Mack’s 87.7. He remains a disruptive force off the edge heading into 2025.
Keeping Mack in Los Angeles was one of the team’s top priorities, which is why they re-signed him to a one-year deal worth $18 million. Since being traded in 2022, he’s been a key member of the defense.
The 34-year-old Mack is coming off another productive season, despite dealing with multiple groin strains. He finished first among the team in quarterback pressures (54) and second in sacks (6). Mack also had the second-highest PFF run defense grade among all edge rushers in the NFL (88.0).
Without Joey Bosa, Mack will be a key component to the success of the Chargers’ defense once again.