Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers did it again! With their new call, they have once again made their fans go to the top of the moon. Wait, what just happened? Well, the team had a decent season in 2024. Despite major ups and downs, they still made it to the playoffs. But, their run came to a stop in the Wild Card Round with a 32-12 loss to the Texans. And this was just the start of bad news for them. The major news came after the loss, which completely drove the team to its knees. Yeah, that’s right, the talk here is about Khalil Mack has publicly discussed retirement. But now things took a dramatic turn from there, and guess what? HE’S BACK!

Yes, it’s true. After making the retirement announcement, Mack was convinced to play one more season. He was set to become a free agent for the first time in his career. But, as the saying goes, some things never happen. And this is the case with Khalil Mack. When the Chargers learned that the LB could play one more season, the big money discussions began. And, after some back-and-forth, it appears like Jim Harbaugh has cracked the deal.

According to recent sources, Mack has returned to the team for a one-year stint. In this he will make $18 million, which is completely guaranteed: “Khalil Mack and the Chargers have agreed to a one-year, $18 million fully guaranteed deal, per source. Mack is back. “This might be a game changer for the team next season. Everyone knows Mack is capable of stopping anything, just like a strong concrete wall. And the 2024 season is a testament of this, as he finished his campaign last season with a total of 45 tackles. Man! This is a true veteran stats.

Unquestionably, Jim Harbaugh is the man to credit here. According to speculations, the HC played a key role in this contract signing, and not just because he wanted Khalil Mack to play for the Chargers. But also because Harbaugh probably wants him to leave the league in style. Just as John Elway walked out in 1999. If you recall, Elway announced retirement but then returned for one season for the Broncos in 1998. Result? Another Super Bowl for him. At 38, he threw for 2,806 yards and 22 touchdowns, won Super Bowl MVP, and walked away on top. If Khalil did anything like this, the moment would be a cult classic.

The Chargers did an outstanding job of reintroducing the veteran to their defense after their recent big moves. Obviously, I’m referring to Joey Bosa’s release, who BTW may be joining a well-known team soon.

Jim Harbaugh’s decision to release Joey Bosa may benefit Kyle Shanahan

There was a big debate in the Chargers camp about what to do with Bosa in 2025. The team adored the DE, and he played admirably; yet, money was a major issue. Typical release reason in the NFL. Here too Jim Harbaugh made the difficult decision to release the experienced player to save about $25.3 million in cap room for 2025. Jeez! That is definitely a lot of money. While LA may believe they did the right thing, their opponents may have different thoughts.

Everyone knows that the 49ers have Nick Bosa on their side. And, while he is an excellent player for them, one more addition to their defense may make it indestructible. Are you following where this is going? If you thought the Bosa Brothers reunion. Well, that’s right. Rumors suggest that the 49ers are working hard to bring Joey Bosa on board. And the DE is tempted to play beside his brother; after all, if he had to join a new squad, he would prefer something that feels like family. Quite literally in this case.

The reports were from Tim Kawakami that claimed, “Meanwhile, I’ve heard Joey Bosa and 49ers are having good conversations and this feels like it’s headed toward a deal. Nothing is done, but the Bosa brothers want to be together and probably will get there this year. Which likely means this will be a moderate deal + incentives.”

Well, this is it for our discussion on the Chargers for now. It will be interesting to see what the team accomplishes next after their new moves. The 2025 season will also reveal whether Jim Harbaugh’s choice of Joey Bosa will assist them or the 49ers. Until then, stay tuned for additional updates.