The Chargers signed Becton to a two-year contract Friday, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports. After spending the first four years of his career with the Jets and flaming out in New York, Becton inked a one-year deal with the Eagles last offseason. Philly moved him from tackle to guard, and it jumpstarted the 2020 first-round pick's career. He started 15 regular-season games at right guard, playing all 1,158 of his offensive snaps at the position. The Chargers will presumably slot Becton in at right guard ahead of Trey Pipkins after Pipkins was somewhat of a liability at the position last season. Cutting Pipkins would clear $6.75 million in cap space for Los Angeles.
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Team
Los Angeles Chargers
Birthdate
4/18/1999 (26)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'7", 363 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 1; Pk (NYJ)
Birthplace
Highland Springs, VA, USA
Position
OT
College
Louisville
Experience
5 seasons
Career History
Philadelphia Eagles
2024-2025
(1 season)
New York Jets
2020-2024
(4 seasons)
The Chargers signed Becton to a two-year contract Friday, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports. After spending the first four years of his career with the Jets and flaming out in New York, Becton inked a one-year deal with the Eagles last offseason. Philly moved him from tackle to guard, and it jumpstarted the 2020 first-round pick's career. He started 15 regular-season games at right guard, playing all 1,158 of his offensive snaps at the position. The Chargers will presumably slot Becton in at right guard ahead of Trey Pipkins after Pipkins was somewhat of a liability at the position last season. Cutting Pipkins would clear $6.75 million in cap space for Los Angeles.
Becton (knee) returned in the second quarter of Sunday's Super Bowl LIX bout against Kansas City, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Becton suffered a knee injury early in the second quarter and was replaced by Tyler Steen. After being evaluated on the sidelines, Becton has been cleared to return to Sunday's game and is back in at right guard.
Becton (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's Super Bowl LIX clash against the Chiefs. Becton suffered a knee injury early in the second quarter and was evaluated in the blue medical tent. Tyler Steen has taken over at right guard in Becton's absence.
Becton (concussion) was listed as a full practice participant Thursday. Becton was diagnosed with a concussion in Week 7, which kept him off the field during the Eagles' Week 8 win over the Bengals. He was listed as an LP/FP to open the week, but he'll still need to pass through the league's five-step concussion protocols before being cleared ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Becton (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest against the Bengals. Becton suffered a concussion during the Eagles' Week 7 win over the Giants. He was in concussion protocols all week and was unable to practice, which puts him in jeopardy of missing the Eagles' Week 9 contest against the Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 3. Tyler Steen is the top candidate to start at right guard for Sunday's contest.
Becton exited Sunday's game against the Giants with a concussion and will not return. The Eagles' starting right guard was quickly ruled out, and Tyler Steen has replaced Becton in the lineup between center Cam Jurgens and right tackle Lane Johnson.
Becton (finger) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. Becton was limited during Wednesday's walkthrough, but he managed to practice without restrictions Thursday. The 2020 first-round pick has a torn ligament in his left ring finger, but he plans on wearing a cast and playing through the injury.
Becton (finger) was a limited participant in the Eagles' walkthrough session Wednesday. Becton tore the ligament in his left ring finger during the Eagles' win over the Saints in Week 3. However, the 2020 first-round pick is expected to suit up against the Buccaneers on Sunday while wearing a cast on his finger, per Zach Berman of The Athletic.
Becton (finger) is questionable to return to Philadelphia's matchup versus the Saints on Sunday. Becton was replaced by Tyler Steen after exiting the game in the first half due to a finger injury. The Eagles are now shorthanded on their offensive line, as Lane Johnson (concussion) is also questionable to return.