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Former Jets bust Mekhi Becton signing with desperate Packers after disastrous loss

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McCarron, G. (2026, September 28). Former Jets bust Mekhi Becton signing with desperate Packers after disastrous loss. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/28/sports/former-jets-bust-mekhi-becton-signing-with-desperate-packers-after-disastrous-loss/

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Mekhi Becton, a former NFL top-10 draft pick who struggled with injuries during his time with the Jets, is expected to sign with the Packers' practice squad after working out for them on Monday morning. Previously released by the Chargers following a two-year, $20 million contract, Becton played 14 games last season and was the Eagles’ starting right guard in their Super Bowl run the year before. The Packers are seeking reinforcements for their offensive line, which has had a poor start to the 2026 season.

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Mekhi Becton, a former NFL top-10 draft pick, is expected to sign with the Green Bay Packers' practice squad after working out for them on Monday. Becton was released by the Los Angeles Chargers in March 2026 and previously had a two-year, $20 million contract with the Chargers from 2025. He played his rookie year for the New York Jets, who drafted him 11th overall out of Louisville in 2020. His time with the Jets was marked by frequent injuries; he only appeared in one game across 2021 and 2022. Becton briefly returned to play right guard for the Philadelphia Eagles, helping them reach the Super Bowl, before joining the Chargers. The Packers are seeking reinforcements on their struggling offensive line after the season’s start.

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A former NFL top-10 pick — and infamous Jets bust — now has a new home. asserted

pick → have → home

Guard Mekhi Becton worked out for the Packers on Monday morning and is now expected to sign with the team’s practice squad, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported. asserted

Fowler → work → squad

Becton was released by the Chargers in March after inking a two-year, $20 million contract with the team in 2025, and he started 14 games last season. asserted

he → release → games

Becton was the Eagles’ starting right guard during their run to the Super Bowl the year prior after making the move over from tackle. asserted

Becton → make → tackle

The Jets selected Becton 11th overall in the 2020 draft out of Louisville. asserted

Jets → select → Louisville

His four years with the Jets were riddled with injuries and he only appeared in one game across 2021 and 2022. asserted

he → riddle → 2021

Fowler reported that Becton is healthy and the Packers were looking for reinforcements on their offensive line. asserted

Packers → report → line

The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman reported that Becton played through a labrum issue in his shoulder that he got surgery for in the offseason, but he is now healthy. Many Eagles fans were calling for a reunion with Becton as their offensive line also appears to need some insurance, especially after Landon Dickerson was placed on injured reserve after Week 1 with a bone bruise in his right knee. Jordan Schultz reported that the Steelers also showed interest in Becton as they look to protect Aaron Rodgers in his final season. Becton, who is 6-foot-7 and down to 345 pounds, has experience at left tackle, right guard and right tackle. The Packers have also added Cordell Volson and Laken Tomlinson in an effort to add to an offensive line that has had a lackluster start to the 2026 season. asserted

that → report → season

Former Jets bust Mekhi Becton signing with desperate Packers after disastrous loss

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