The Los Angeles Chargers want Khalil Mack back, even Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz haven’t been shy expressing that in public. But whether the Chargers can actually prevent Mack from leaving in free agency is hard to say.

GM Joe Horitz and the Chargers have a dilemma on their hands with Khalil Mack becoming a free agent this offseason.

Despite the decreased output from the future Hall of Famer, both parties have remained in contact, and Los Angeles is hopeful that the two sides can come to terms. General manager Joe Hortiz believes that Mack may just want to explore free agency since he’s never had the chance in his career that spans over a decade.