Five-year veteran guard Mekhi Becton signed a new contract with the Los Angeles Chargers. Beckton, a former first-round pick, spent the 2024 season with the Philadelphia Eagles but has also played for the New York Jets.
After the best year of his career, #Eagles G Mekhi Becton, the former first-rounder, has signed with the #Chargers. Big-time help on their O-line. pic.twitter.com/xaGh6rpslO
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2025
Mekhi Becton, Los Angeles Chargers, Agree to Contract
After spending his early years at tackle, Mekhi Becton signed a one-year contract with the Eagles to play guard. While some players struggle to adjust to a new position – especially one that comes with a pay cut – Becton responded with the best season of his career. Starting and appearing in 15 games, the offensive lineman finished the season with a 70.7 PFF grade, the 20th-best mark of 77 eligible players. With his help, the Eagles won their second Super Bowl in franchise history, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in a blowout victory.
Mekhi Becton originally entered the league as a first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Selected by the New York Jets, the Louisville product immediately earned a starting job and played reasonably well. Starting in 13 games while making 14 appearances, Becton recorded a 74.4 PFF grade, the 31st-best mark out of 79 eligible tackles. At the time, the veteran appeared to have a bright future in the league.
Unfortunately, injuries intervened and effectively sidelined him for two seasons. The first-round pick suffered a knee injury just one game into the 2022 season and suffered cartilage damage, ending his season. While he was healthy enough to return for the 2023 training camp, the veteran suffered a kneecap injury that sidelined him for the entire season.
Mekhi Becton returned to the field for the final year of his rookie contract, but he shouldn’t recapture his pre-injury form. Ranking as one of the league’s worst tackles, Becton failed to adequately protect quarterback Zach Wilson. Following his disappointing return, the Jets allowed him to walk in free agency and moved forward with free agent Tyron Smith and 2024 first-round pick Olu Fashanu.
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