The Green Bay Packers are turning to a familiar name for help in the trenches.
After a Week 3 loss that exposed just how thin things have gotten up front, the Packers are signing former Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl champion Mekhi Becton, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Fowler first reported that Green Bay worked out Becton on Monday morning before later adding, "Update: Becton is signing with the Packers, per source."
The move comes after the Packers came out of Week 3 with more than just a loss on the scoreboard. Their offensive line took a hit, and with multiple linemen out for that game and beyond, the team had little choice but to look outside the building for reinforcements.
Becton gives Green Bay a massive body and a veteran option who could immediately factor into the lineup. The 27-year-old was the No. 11 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the New York Jets, and at 6-foot-7 and 363 pounds, he has the kind of size that can change the look of an interior line in a hurry. He’s expected to fit at guard for the Packers, though he could also kick out to tackle if needed.
His best football came in 2024 with the Eagles, when he started 15 games and helped Philadelphia win the Super Bowl over the Kansas City Chiefs. He was also part of the group that helped pave the way for Saquon Barkley’s 2,000-yard season.
That’s the version Green Bay is betting on.
Becton’s 2025 season with the Los Angeles Chargers raised more questions. His play didn’t match what he showed in Philadelphia, and the Chargers - a team that also needed offensive line help - were willing to move on.
For the Packers, the hope is simple: Becton can settle back into the form he found in 2024 and give a battered offensive line some much-needed stability.
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