English
Español
Khalil Mack is one of the top players available in free agency, and he should be a Los Angeles Rams target to help their defensive reload. The defensive stalwart opted against retirement and will explore all his options once the legal tapering period opens.
Let’s get into the nitty-gritty first: Mack will be 35 when the 2026 season kicks off. Don’t let his “advanced” age fool you — he’s only gotten better with age, even if his sack totals aren’t where they used to be.
In 2025, Mack finished with 32 combined tackles, 5.5 sacks, six tackles-for-loss and four forced fumbles despite missing five games with a dislocated elbow. The 2016 Defensive Player of the Year has played in 179 games in his illustrious career, yet has never won a playoff game in six appearances across three teams.
His luck could change if he decides to swap L.A. teams.
Under Sean McVay, the Rams have won at least one playoff game in five of seven postseason appearances. Los Angeles is also fresh off a run to the NFC Championship. With a championship-caliber roster in tow, the Rams should be the top contender for Mack’s services, and could be one of the missing pieces to put the defense over the top.
While the Rams cannot offer better uniform combos than the Chargers, they possess a top-tier culture and some of the best young defensive talents in the game. Imagine how much more effective Jared Verse and Kobie Turner would be if Mack played alongside them. Opposing offenses would certainly have their hands full.
Additionally, Mack would come pretty cheap too. Last offseason, he signed a one-year, $16 million deal to remain with the Chargers. If the Rams added him, it would likely be on a similar one-to-two-year deal, ranging in the $16-20 million ballpark.
The Rams don’t need to rebuild their defense this offseason — they need to reload it. Cornerback will undoubtedly be a top priority for the front office in free agency and the draft. However, adding Mack would only help the reload as a luxury piece for Chris Shula to utilize.
