The Philadelphia Eagles may hope to retain their star offensive lineman after helping them achieve a Super Bowl victory in 2025.
Mekhi Becton, who’s played most of his snaps at right guard for the Eagles since joining the team on a one-year contract last April, will enter free agency when the new league year begins on March 12.
Becton played, and started in 15 games during the regular season. The franchise would benefit to see him return for a legitimate shot at a repeat in the 2025-26 campaign, and it seems that the vibes are positive, per ESPN Adam Schefter’s recent appearance on 97.5 The Fanatic.
“Mekhi Becton found a home in Philadelphia, and he chose to go to Philadelphia in large part because he believed that Jeff Stoutland would help rebuild his career, and that’s exactly what happened,” Schefter said. “Now, he can go out and seek greener pastures elsewhere, or he and the Eagles could work out a fair deal where he could continue to thrive. So, I think Mekhi Becton is going to be inclined to stay”
The former first-round pick by the New York Jets proved to be a tremendous fit next to star Eagles offensive linemen Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata, Cam Jurgens and Landon Dickerson.
While Schefter noted on Wednesday that Becton could potentially be a hot commodity on the market by teams desperate for run and pass blocking, he also believes that at age 25, he realizes that a winning situation is difficult to come by. Even if that requires Becton to take a minor pay cut to remain in Philadelphia.
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