At 0-4, the Chargers are not making the postseason. Let’s just be honest about that now. They still have a non-zero chance of punching a ticket to the postseason, but I’m not really willing to hold onto that level of hope anymore.
With the season out the window, the Chargers must look to next year and the years beyond that. That means planning through the draft and free agency. It’s putting on an estate sale to get what value they can from their old stuff while they still have retained value.
Khalil
Mack, now with three sacks this year through four games, is showing that he still has some juice left in those old bones to help a contending team in need of a pass rusher. At his age, it’s probably a very short-term rental so a day three pick is likely the ceiling, but that’s still worth it in a year where it’s already hard to see any light at the end of the tunnel.
Would you be okay with trading away Mack? What would you believe he’s worth at this point in his career? Let us know all of your thoughts on this below!
And now for today’s links.
Chargers News:
Five takeaways from Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference (Chargers.com)
Five things to know about the Chargers entering Week Five (Chargers.com)
Khalil Mack could be a trade target for other teams if the Chargers deem 2026 a lost year (Chargers Wire)
Chargers rookie stock report after Week Four (Bolt Beat)
NFL News:
Two NFL officials were suspended for their actions on Sunday (Bleacher Report)
The Falcons dominated the Saints on Monday Night Football with five rushing touchdowns (CBS Sports)
Saquon Barkley is considered week-to-week after his recent injury (NFL.com)
Jayden Daniels set to practice in full this week as Marcus Mariota suffers a sprained MCL (ESPN)
Jessie Bates says the Falcons are a different team with Michael Penix at quarterback (Pro Football Talk)
Check out a new set of NFL power rankings after Week Four (Sports Illustrated)
