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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.”

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.

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.

LOS ANGELES -- Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack, who will be an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his 11-year career, said Sunday he is unsure about his football future.

Their biggest pending free agent is Khalil Mack, who may be mulling retirement after his 11th NFL season. Head coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz both recently expressed their desire to re-sign the All-Pro edge rusher, per ESPN’s Kris Rhim.

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.