Brian Costello of the New York Post reports that the Jets have named Becton as the starting right tackle.
Becton missed the entire 2022 season after suffering an avulsion fracture in his right kneecap during training camp. Zach Rosenblatt of The Athletic noted that Becton, upon his return, performed well during the preseason, allowing just three pressures in 47 pass-blocking snaps in four games. The 2020 first-round pick out of Louisville will play a key role in protecting new Jets' quarterback Aaron Rodgers, starting with their Week 1 showdown against the Bills on Sept. 11.
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Jets' Mekhi Becton: Ready to play
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Becton (knee) will play Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Becton has been dealing with a knee issue that had left him limited at the start of camp. However, the 2020 first-round selection will play in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday against the Browns. He'll be working to earn the team's starting duties at right tackle.
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Jets' Mekhi Becton: Participating in team drills
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Becton (knee) was playing at left tackle during team drills Sunday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Becton has seen limited work during training camp as he battles through knee soreness. Becton's participation in team drills Sunday is a promising sign that he is closer to full health as he competes for a starting tackle spot for 2023.
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Jets' Mekhi Becton: Misses practice with knee soreness
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Becton (knee) sat out practice Wednesday, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.
Becton saw limited work Tuesday but failed to take the field at all Wednesday. After missing most of the past two seasons due to knee injuries, Becton's still battling knee soreness early in training camp.
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Jets' Mekhi Becton: Full go ahead of 2023
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Becton (kneecap) is healthy ahead of the Jets' training camp starting July 29, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.
Head coach Robert Saleh said Thursday that Becton is a "full go" and that he's competing for a starting job at either left tackle or right tackle heading into the 2023 campaign. The 24-year-old has struggled with injuries throughout his career, but he's cut down his weight significantly this offseason in an attempt to finally live up to his first round selection in the 2020 NFL Draft.
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Jets' Mekhi Becton: Expected back for training camp
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Becton (kneecap) was a limited participant at practice Friday, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
Becton worked out off to the side of the Jets' practice Friday and head coach Robert Saleh said he expects him to be a "full-go" for next month's training camp. The 24-year-old missed the entirety of the 2022 campaign with a right kneecap injury, and he'll compete for a starting role at left tackle with Duane Brown (shoulder) in 2023.
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Jets' Mekhi Becton: Not available to start OTAs
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Becton (kneecap) won't practice Tuesday at OTAs, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Becton said the switch to right tackle last season caused his right knee injury, and he hopes to play exclusively at left tackle in 2023. However, head coach Robert Saleh said Duane Brown (shoulder) is still in the competition for the starting left tackle job, and that the best five offensive lineman will play, which may push Becton to the right side again. Regardless, his health is the primary concern for both parties this offseason, and there hasn't been any indication he's in danger of missing the start of the season.
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Jets' Mekhi Becton: Fifth-year option not exercised
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Becton (kneecap) had the fifth-year option on his rookie contract declined by the Jets on Tuesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.
Becton missed all of last season after injuring his kneecap during training camp, and although he's said he has lost weight and is in better shape, the Jets have opted not to keep the 2020 first-round pick under contract for the 2024 campaign. Although the 24-year-old showed potential during his rookie year, he has played in just one game since then. Becton will look to stay healthy and try to bounce back during the upcoming season.
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Jets' Mekhi Becton: Making progress
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Becton (kneecap) expects to be ready for training camp, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Becton suffered an avulsion fracture of his right kneecap during training camp and missed the entirety of last season. Headed into his fourth campaign, the soon-to-be 24-year-old also said he has lost weight and is feeling good. He's expected to be the Jets' starting right tackle next season.
