The Eagles don’t mess around about their offensive line, however they weren’t capable of get a deal performed with Mekhi Becton to maintain the offensive guard in Philly. As a substitute, Becton is signing a two-year cope 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 because of the tutelage of Jeff Stoutland. Becton didn’t simply survive among the many finest, he thrived, and was a extremely important piece to having such a powerful 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 tip of the Tremendous Bowl celebrations and there have been stories that he was prepared to take lower than his market worth with the intention to stick with Stoutland and the remainder of the group. Sadly, it appears like the 2 sides weren’t capable of 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 not too long ago added Kenyon Inexperienced to fill in that now-open proper guard spot.
