While one of the highlights of the 2024 season for the Los Angeles Chargers was the play of their two young bookend tackles, the team had a serious need to improve their interior offensive line heading into this offseason. With the signing of Super Bowl champion and former Philadelphia Eagle Meki Becton, the Bolts took a massive step in the right direction to cementing one of the better offensive lines in the league.
After inking a 2-year $20 million dollar deal Becton becomes an immediate upgrade to the interior of a very talented Chargers offensive line. One of the best run blocking guards in the league, Becton helped pave the way for NFL Offensive Player of the Year Saquon Barkley. Becton was a large piece to the Eagles offensive success and his elite athleticism and strength makes him the potential long-term answer at the position.
While there is some inherent risk in signing Becton due to his struggles early on in his career with New York at the tackle position as well as injury concerns, Becton comes as a value signing given the number he put up last season. This is easily the best signing the Chargers have made so far this offseason and moves the team one step closer towards the identity Jim Harbaugh is attempting to establish within the trenches.
Grade: A