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Chargers Plan to Release Guard Mekhi Becton, Creating $9.7 Million in Cap Space

The expected move frees about $9.7 million as the team readies an interior-line overhaul before a March 13 roster-bonus trigger.

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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
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Overview

  • Los Angeles intends to part with Becton in the coming days, per ESPN, with the release not yet official as the roster-bonus timeline approaches.
  • Becton’s contract included a $2.5 million roster bonus due March 13 and another $1 million due two days later, a structure influencing the timing.
  • The cap savings would push the Chargers’ available space past roughly $91 million, increasing flexibility for free agency and the draft.
  • Becton appeared in 15 games with 14 starts in 2025 and graded near the bottom of qualifying guards by Pro Football Focus, with injuries and subpar blocking fueling the decision.
  • The move aligns with a broader interior-line reset after center Bradley Bozeman’s retirement and with left guard Zion Johnson set for free agency, as new coordinator Mike McDaniel favors a more agile front.