EL SEGUNDO — Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack played only 12 of 60 defensive snaps during his return Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts following a four-game stint on injured reserve because of a dislocated left elbow.

It remained to be determined if Mack would play more snaps Thursday night against the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium.

Mack sounded eager to increase his playing time, but said he was willing to let Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh and the medical staff make the call for him. He was limited to playing primarily on passing downs against the Colts, but he hoped his role could be expanded against the Vikings.

“It was a pretty gruesome thing,” Mack said of his injury, which happened when he collided with Chargers linebacker Troy Dye as they attempted to make a tackle

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