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Chargers' Odafe Oweh trade raises Khalil Mack red flag
August 23, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Chargers acquired Odafe Oweh from the Baltimore Ravens by sending veteran safety Alohi Gilman to Baltimore, while also swapping some late-round picks. On the surface, it’s a good trade for L.A.; the team addresses a need by moving a player from a position group it has good depth in. Beneath the surface, though, the trade led to fans asking questions about one of the team’s top stars. The star in question is Khalil Mack, who plays the same position as the recently acquired Oweh. Of course the two could be great together, but since Mack has been sidelined since sustaining an injury in Week 2, fans are worried this trade could be a sign that his return may not be near. In Los Angeles’ Week 2 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, Mack dislocated his elbow. It was reported that he avoided a worst-case scenario — a season ending injury — and would miss just a few weeks. The injury did land him on injured reserve, though, sidelining him for at least four weeks. The star edge defender has misse

This article first appeared on Bolt Beat and was syndicated with permission.

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