Los Angeles Chargers star linebacker Khalil Mack supports his quarterback Justin Herbert after their tough loss against the Houston Texans.

In the recent season-ending press conference, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh dropped plenty of noteworthy nuggets. Some included wanting the pondering-retirement Khalil Mack back. Another was how the Chargers feel so ahead of schedule.

It wasn't the ending the Los Angeles Chargers were hoping for. A 32-12 blowout loss to the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card round wasn't just unexpected-it was downright painful

1. Harbaugh and Hortiz passionately defended Justin Herbert when they were asked about the criticism of their quarterback in the aftermath of Saturday’s loss in Houston. Herbert threw a career-high four interceptions. Harbaugh called the criticism “completely unfair.”

The Chargers expect to have a healthy amount of roster turnover after their season ended with a 32-12 playoff loss to the Texans.

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz defended quarterback Justin Herbert, who some claim blew their playoff game against the Texans.

Outside linebacker Khalil Mack gets home in a hurry for 8-yard sack. Quarterback Justin Herbert's 19-yard fastball to wide receiver Ladd McConkey has Paul Skenes-type heat behind it. 86-yard TD! Wide receiver Ladd McConkey races past the Houston Texans after catching quarterback Justin Herbert's dime on Wild Card Weekend in January 2025.

A tough blow could be on the horizon for the Los Angeles Chargers, as a veteran defensive player is considering retiring from the NFL, which could hinder Justin Herbert’s big aspirations for the upcoming season.

Chargers veteran edge rusher Khalil Mack plans to think about his football future in the offseason and decide whether he wants to keep playing or retire.

For the second year in a row, Chargers Wire awards the Rookie of the Year to LA’s second round pick after we chose Tuli Tuipulotu a year ago. McConkey was LA’s best receiver and arguably the Chargers’ best offensive player this season, hauling in 82 passes for 1,149 yards and 7 TDs to set Chargers rookie records for receptions and yards.

Here we'll look at the Los Angeles Chargers 2025 NFL free agency targets after their playoff loss vs. the Houston Texans.