2026 NFL trade deadline candidates: Khalil Mack leads five Pro Bowl players who could be moved next
The Los Angeles Chargers’ season has collapsed after a dismal start, with the team failing to win any of their first five games despite early expectations of a strong beginning. With no victories in sight and a roster in flux, the Chargers may look to shake things up before the November 10 trade deadline, particularly with aging pass rusher Khalil Mack on an expiring contract.
Mack, a 35-year-old veteran with multiple Pro Bowl selections, could be a prime candidate for a trade, offering playoff-bound teams an experienced edge rusher to bolster their defense. The Chargers’ struggles have already led to recent activity in the NFL’s trade market, with four high-profile players—including Marvin Harrison Jr., Cam Jurgens, Joey Porter Jr., and J.J.
McCarthy—changed teams since the season began. As the deadline approaches, more deals involving star veterans could reshape the league’s power dynamics, with teams weighing short-term gains against long-term rebuilding efforts.
