Chicago Bears fans may want to keep an eye on the rumor mill: whispers surrounding a possible reunion with former defensive superstar Khalil Mack are refusing to die. Despite the nine-time Pro Bowler signing a fully guaranteed one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers worth $18–18 million, speculation persists that Mack could return to the franchise where he flourished from 2018 to 2021 windycitygridiron.com+15marqueesportsnetwork.com+15yardbarker.com+15.
While Mack remains with the Chargers for 2025, the Bears’ fan base and media continue to debate whether the team’s cap-rich offseason and coaching overhaul under Ben Johnson make a Mack revival possible—especially as speculation ran hot during the 2025 Combine that "Mack has interest in a return to Chicago" and the Bears once again need elite edge speed on defense si.com.
Even though he is officially back in L.A., the question remains: could the “Return of the Mack” happen after all?
