Khalil Mack rumors: 3 NFL teams that could take a chance on the linebacker in 2023

Khalil Mack is one of his generation's most accomplished outside linebackers and has the accolades to prove it. Mack is a seven-time Pro Bowler, a four-time first-team All-Pro selection, and a one-time second-team All-Pro selection. He has been a member of three franchises since joining the league and has contributed positively to every team.

Despite all of Khalil Mack's talents, he is set to be a cap casualty as the Los Angeles Chargers cut some players to get under the cap deadline ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. As such, Mack will be looking for a new home.

Here, we will explore three potential destinations for the All-Pro outside linebacker. So without further ado, let's get to team shopping.

Three Potential Landing Spots for Khalil Mack

Here are three potential landing spots for the Buffalo University alum. Team rankings range from the least fit to the best fit.

3. Detroit Lions

For all of the Detroit Lions' improvements on offense, there is only so much they can do without having elite defensive stoppers on their roster. The team needs top-notch cornerbacks, but their most problematic position is the linebacker slot.

Rookie Malcolm Rodriguez and Alex Anzalone didn't have the best of the season, but adding a stud like Khalil Mack could make all the difference. Mack needs no introduction, as the 2010 All-Decade Team member put up a stat line of 50 total tackles, eight sacks, and two forced fumbles last season. Furthermore, he didn't miss a single game all season. Jared Goff and the Lions could use a tank like him.

2. Minnesota Vikings

Another team with an elite offense but a less than palatable defense. The Minnesota Vikings easily have one of the best QB and WR duos in the National Football League. However, there's only so much that Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson can do if the defense keeps giving away cheap points.

Khalil Mack would represent an affordable and marked improvement over the likes of Jordan Hicks and Eric Kendricks. These players can't hold a candle to Mack, and thankfully Mack's injury issues seem to be long gone.

1. Los Angeles Rams

This is, ironically, the most logical move for Mack to make, both geographically and based on the Rams' pressing need. The veteran linebacker won't need to uproot his young family and start searching for houses in a new city. Plus, the Rams desperately need help along the defensive line. This contributed to the team dropping from 50 sacks during their Super Bowl campaign (third in the NFL) to 38 (21st) this past season.

Adding Mack won't fix all of the Rams' problems heading into 2023, but it will surely fix their epileptic defense. Khalil Mack's ten-plus sacks per season might well and truly be over, but there are a few defenders that impact winning the way he does.