At one point in his NFL career, there was a thought that Mekhi Becton would never be able to match the expectations put on him during his rookie season as a first-round pick, but that he may not play another down in the NFL again.
All it took for the Louisville product, though, was a simple trip down I-95 South to Philadelphia to resurrect his career and the attention he had been receiving in league circles.
After signing a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles and a move to right guard, Becton is set to be one of the top free agent offensive linemen available once free agency kicks off in a week.
And it begs the question if the veteran guard would be willing to take a discount to remain in Philadelphia. With the way Becton has spoken about the roster all year, it leads some to believe that it could happen.
"The [offensive line], s---, the whole team, they welcomed me as if I've been here for my whole career," Becton said. "It's just made things easier to just have people that put their arm around you and say, 'Hey, come on. You got it. We're here with you. You don't have to do it alone. You don't have to go through anything alone.' That just makes things a whole lot easier on the field. You get to play free when you play like that."
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That love and appreciation has been felt as well by his teammates.
"He's been so fun to play with. One of my favorite teammates," center Cam Jurgens said. "We love playing football and we love moving people together. It's fun playing next to him. I kind of feel a little small sometimes."
Becton staying in Philly would be great news for the Eagles. And it sounds like that it is certainly possible right now.
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This story was originally published March 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM.