"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 and voiced his frustration with the Chargers at one point last November."
"The Chargers already entered the offseason with a projected $86 million in salary cap space and are expected to actively rebuild their interior offensive line, where they also will have to replace retired center Bradley Bozeman."
"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."
The Chargers plan to release guard Mekhi Becton following a disappointing 2024 season, freeing up $9.7 million in salary cap space. Becton, who signed a two-year, $20 million deal with the team last March, struggled with injuries and appeared in 15 games with 14 starts. The veteran expressed frustration with the organization during the season. With $86 million in projected salary cap space, the Chargers are positioned to actively rebuild their interior offensive line, which also requires replacing retired center Bradley Bozeman. Becton, a 2020 first-round Jets pick, had experienced injury issues throughout his four seasons in New York before a successful 2024 with the Eagles.
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