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Chargers Cut Guard Mekhi Becton in Cap Move Ahead of Free Agency

The cap-driven decision follows an injury-hit, low-graded season for the former first-round pick, signaling a push to upgrade the interior offensive line.

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Oct 19, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers guard Mekhi Becton (73) runs on to the the field for the game against the Indianapolis Colts at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Los Angeles officially released Mekhi Becton and tight end Will Dissly and waived tackle Savion Washington, the team announced Wednesday.
  • Becton’s exit creates roughly $9.7 million in cap savings from a two-year, $20 million deal that included limited guarantees.
  • Performance and availability weighed heavily: Becton started 14 games in 2025 with recurring injuries and poor Pro Football Focus grades, allowing 37 pressures and three sacks.
  • Contract mechanics influenced the timing, with a $2.5 million roster bonus due March 13 that the Chargers avoided by moving now.
  • The moves precede an interior line overhaul in free agency and the April draft, where the Chargers hold the No. 22 pick after center Bradley Bozeman’s retirement and 2025 line attrition.