Chargers to Release Super Bowl Winner Mekhi Becton in Overhaul

The decision to cut the offensive guard will free up nearly $10 million in salary cap space for the team.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 10:47am

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The Los Angeles Chargers are set to release offensive guard Mekhi Becton, a Super Bowl champion, as part of a major roster overhaul. This decision, expected to occur soon, will free nearly $10 million in salary cap space for head coach Jim Harbaugh to utilize during the offseason.

Why it matters

Despite finishing the regular season 11-7 and securing a playoff berth, the Chargers faced significant issues on their offensive line, which repeatedly faltered and allowed quarterback Justin Herbert to be sacked frequently. This move signals a commitment by the Chargers to rebuild a more reliable offensive line to better protect their star QB.

The details

Becton joined the Chargers a year ago after winning the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles. However, his time in Los Angeles was marked by injuries and uneven performance on an already struggling offensive line. Key injuries to starting tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater forced widespread shuffling along the line, resulting in nine different offensive line groupings playing at least 50 snaps and undermining cohesion.

  • Mekhi Becton joined the Chargers twelve months ago after winning the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans.
  • Becton's two-year, $20 million contract with the Chargers is expected to be terminated soon.

The players

Mekhi Becton

A 26-year-old offensive guard who won the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles before signing with the Chargers last year.

Justin Herbert

The Chargers' star quarterback who endured a league-high 129 hits during the regular season and 11 more in the playoff loss to the Patriots.

Jim Harbaugh

The Chargers' head coach who will have additional salary cap space to address the team's offensive line issues.

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