Edge rusher Khalil Mack was set to become a free agent this week, but he never made it to the open market. The Chargers and Mack agreed to a one-year deal that will keep the veteran edge rusher in Los Angeles for a fourth season.

After the Los Angeles Chargers lost to the Houston Texans in the first round of the playoffs, there were major question about Khalil Mack’s future with the team. He’s still posting solid production, but he’s aging rapidly, and the Chargers had so many other free agents they needed to retain.

One of the top available pass rushers is off the board prior to the start of free agency, as just about one hour before the legal tampering period began, ESPN reported that the Los Angeles Chargers had agreed on a one-year,