The Eagles made several moves to strengthen their offensive line this weekend. First, they drafted a pair of linemen to add depth to their roster. Additionally, they signed former Jets tackle Mekhi Becton to a one-year contract worth up to $5.5 million.
Becton was a promising rookie for the Jets and was selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft. However, he struggled with knee injuries that limited him to only one game over the next two seasons. Despite his injuries, Becton showed impressive skills on the field and was expected to be a key player for the Jets in the future. However, due to his health issues, the team opted not to pick up his 2025 option and did not re-sign him after he started 16 games in the 2023 season.
Now, Becton will have a fresh start with the Eagles and will have the opportunity to showcase his talents on a new team. With Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata already on hand at tackle, Becton is expected to take on a swing tackle role once he passes a physical and officially signs with the NFC East club. This move will likely improve the Eagles’ offensive line and give them more options for protecting their quarterback.
