Overview
- Mekhi Becton, previously with the New York Jets, has signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.
- The deal, worth up to $5.5 million, positions Becton as a backup to starters Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson.
- Becton's career has been marred by injuries, missing significant playtime in the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
- The Eagles did not pick an offensive tackle in the early rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft, highlighting the strategic importance of Becton's signing.
- Eagles' offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland is expected to play a key role in Becton's development and potential resurgence.