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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 10: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears defends during the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jeff Bottari/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Jeff Bottari / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Thursday afternoon's news cycle keeps getting wilder in the world of sports as ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Chicago Bears are trading star defensive end Khalil Mack, to the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Chargers are expected to send a 2022 second-round pick and a 2023 sixth-round pick to Chicago in the deal. 

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1502041635684823044

Mack is a six-time Pro Bowler who will team up with stud linebacker Joey Bosa to create a formidable pass rush in a division loaded with star quarterbacks such as Patrick Mahomes, Russell Wilson, and an underrated Derek Carr. 

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The Chargers finished third in the loaded AFC West last season with a 9-8 record, narrowly missing playoffs despite many questionable coaching decisions. 

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However, they're loaded on both sides of the ball and just resigned star wide receiver Mike Williams to an extension, further solidifying the roster. 

RELATED: Mike Williams, Chargers Agree on Three-Year Extension

The Chargers are currently the third favorite on DraftKings to win their division after the Mack trade:

https://twitter.com/PFF_Bet/status/1502043744639627276

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