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Khalil Mack agreed to a one-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, eschewing the open market — where he’d have been a popular target — and potential retirement.
“I’ve got a lot left to give the game,” Mack told the team’s official website on Monday. “It was just one of the things you kind of, you got to dissect and, you know, you take everything into consideration. I wanted to talk to my wife and, you know, my boys are getting older in the sense of like they’re growing every day. You miss some of those moments. So just trying to take everything into consideration and not make decisions based on emotions.”
Mack agreed to a one-year, $18 million pact, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. It’s a good deal for both sides. The 34-year-old gets to continue his career in a defense he knows works for his style. The club keeps its best pass rusher without breaking the bank. Taking it year by year is the cleanest move for both parties.
Mack is coming off a six-sack season, tied for second-fewest in his career, but proved he can still cause havoc, leading the Chargers with 54 QB pressures, 20th among all edge rushers in 2024. He earned a 90.4 defensive grade from Pro Football Focus, the sixth-highest among edges last year, and one of only two 30-plus-year-old edge rushers with a 90-plus PFF def grade (T.J. Watt).
Despite nine Pro Bowls, three first-team All-Pros and a Defensive Player of the Year award to his name, in 11 seasons, Mack has earned zero playoff wins in five appearances. The future Hall of Famer hopes to end that run in L.A.
“Unfinished business,” Mack said. “The relationships here that’s been built, unfinished business, knowing the potential for the group.
“I’m just ready to get back to work and not all the other extras and hoopla that come with going to a different place at this moment this time. I’ve got something I’m going to finish here.”
Daniel Jones is on the move once again. The Indianapolis Colts are expected to sign the former Giants and Vikings signal-caller to a one-year contract to compete with former first-round pick Anthony Richardson, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Eagles are trading safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans in exchange for guard Kenyon Green, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday.
In addition to Tuesday’s signing of veteran defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, the Vikings agreed to terms with guard Will Fries on a long-term deal and are closing in on a deal with defensive tackle Javon Hargrave.
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Big Blue agreed to a three-year, $45.3 million contract with safety Jevon Holland, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. The deal includes $30.3 million guaranteed and can get up to $46.8 million with incentives.
Jonathan Allen didn’t take long to find a new home. The former Washington Commanders DT is signing a three-year, $60 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings.
With a new regime joining the New Orleans Saints in 2025, head coach Kellen Moore says the team felt “comfortable” moving forward with veteran quarterback Derek Carr.
After signing a contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, running back Saquon Barkley hopes his deal sets the standard for the RB market and that other young stars get what they deserve.
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with cornerback Byron Murphy on a three-year, $66 million contract, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Monday.
There’s a new workhorse in Los Angeles’ RB stable. The Chargers have agreed to terms with former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported.
The Browns are acquiring former first-round pick Kenny Pickett from Phillly in exchange for Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 2025 fifth-round draft pick, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday.
