The Los Angeles Chargers are planning to release guard Mekhi Becton.
A source has told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that this move will save the team $9.7 million against the salary cap.
Becton’s Difficult Season
Mekhi Becton struggled last season after joining the Chargers on a two-year, $20 million deal last March.
The six-year veteran battled injuries throughout the season.
He also voiced his frustration with the Chargers at one point last November.
Chargers Rebuild Offensive Line
The Chargers already entered the offseason with a projected $86 million in salary cap space.
They are expected to actively rebuild their interior offensive line.
The Chargers will also have to replace retired center Bradley Bozeman.
Becton’s Career So Far
The 6-foot-7, 363-pound Becton appeared in 15 games — 14 starts — last season with the Chargers.
A first-round draft selection of the Jets in 2020, he struggled through four injury-plagued seasons in New York before enjoying a revival in 2024 with the Super Bowl champion Eagles.
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