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Chargers Make Stance Clear on Khalil Mack Trade Rumors Before Deadline

The Los Angeles Chargers are far from going into a full-blown panic mode and having a fire sale before the trade deadline. Quite the opposite, in fact.According to Tom Peliserro, Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz has shut down all trade…

By Pankti Parmar · Heavy

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 2:49 PM

Key Things to Know

Chargers GM Joe Hortiz is rejecting trade offers for Khalil Mack ahead of the November 10 deadline.
The Chargers are reportedly unwilling to enter a fire sale despite holding an 0-5 record entering Week 6.
Khalil Mack is among several defensive contributors playing in a contract year for Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz has informed inquiring teams that the franchise is not interested in trading edge rusher Khalil Mack or other players. Despite an 0-5 start heading into a Week 6 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, the front office is reportedly rejecting trade proposals ahead of the November 10 deadline.

According to reporting from Tom Pelissero, the Chargers are not ready to enter fire-sale mode, citing recent competitive one-score defeats. However, the writer notes that an expiring contract for the 35-year-old Mack and continued losses could increase outside pressure to reconsider.

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Chargers Make Stance Clear on Khalil Mack Trade Rumors Before Deadline

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