The Eagles don’t mess around about their offensive line, however they weren’t in a position to get a deal finished with Mekhi Becton to maintain the offensive guard in Philly. As a substitute, Becton is signing a two-year deal price $20 million with the Chargers.
The tackle-turned-guard had a rocky begin to his profession after being drafted by the Jets, however had a resurgence in Philly due to the tutelage of Jeff Stoutland. Becton didn’t simply survive among the many finest, he thrived, and was a extremely vital piece to having such a robust entrance 5. It took all of them to get Saquon Barkley to 2,000 yards, and Becton was ranked 21 out of 135 offensive guards, and was quantity 19 in run blocking in 2024.
Becton talked about how a lot he appreciated the Eagles group towards the top of the Tremendous Bowl celebrations and there have been experiences that he was prepared to take lower than his market worth with a view to stick with Stoutland and the remainder of the group. Sadly, it appears to be like like the 2 sides weren’t in a position to get shut sufficient to make it price it for Becton, who will transfer and on and hope to proceed constructing on his new basis.
The Eagles will now look to Tyler Steen to make a leap this offseason, in addition to a few of their different depth gamers and lately added Kenyon Inexperienced to fill in that now-open proper guard spot.
