Khalil Mack Opts Against Retirement, Rams Eye Veteran Pass Rusher

Veteran pass rusher Khalil Mack (35) has opted against retirement and will explore all his options in free agency, making him a top target for teams like the Los Angeles Rams. The 2016 Defensive Player of the Year finished 2025 with 32 combined tackles, 5.5 sacks, six tackles-for-loss, and four forced fumbles despite missing five games with a dislocated elbow. Mack, who has never won a playoff game in his six appearances, could be a luxury piece for the Rams' defensive reload on a projected 1-2 year, $16-20 million deal.