Mekhi Becton Released by Chargers, Updated Salary Cap for NFL Free Agency

Mekhi Becton's tenure with the Los Angeles Chargers lasted just one season.

The Chargers released Becton on Wednesday and will save $9.7 million on the cap with the move.

Becton has bounced around since he entered the league when the New York Jets selected him with the No. 11 pick of the 2020 NFL draft.

He remained with New York for his first four seasons, played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024 and then suited up in Los Angeles in 2025. Durability has always been a concern, as he was limited to one game in 2021 and missed the 2022 campaign.

While he appeared in 15 games for the Chargers last season, he struggled during his one year with the AFC West team.

According to Pro Football Focus (h/t Mike Moraitis of Sporting News), Becton was 81st in the league among guards in run blocking (34.3) and 72nd among guards in pass blocking (45.2) while allowing three sacks and 37 total pressures.

The offensive line was an issue for the Chargers throughout the campaign, especially when Justin Herbert was sacked six times in their playoff loss to the New England Patriots.

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Los Angeles needs to make strides along the offensive front if it is going to take the next step after losing in the AFC Wild Card Round in back-to-back years, and Becton's overall struggles in his one year with the team made him a logical candidate to be released.

It also saves the team nearly $10 million on the cap, which could help it address the unit with outside additions during the offseason.