Mekhi Becton Articles - Page 4

Duane Brown was on the sidelines at MetLife Stadium when the New York Jets held their annual Green and White scrimmage on Saturday. Though he wasn’t in uniform, the free agent tackle very well could be soon if he signs with the Jets. Coach Robert Saleh said afterward that there’s mutual interest in getting a […]

Two weeks into 2022 New York Jets training camp, several players have stood out on both sides of the ball, some more surprising than others. Wide receiver Elijah Moore has been electrifying. Defensive linemen Carl Lawson and Quinnen Williams have been monsters. Veteran backup quarterback Joe Flacco is drawing raves. And rookies Sauce Gardner and […]

The intensity at New York Jets training camp turns up significantly Monday when the pads go on and the hitting begins. It’s something the players and coaches are ready for after a solid first week of camp in helmets and shorts. “100 percent,” rookie defensive end Jermaine Johnson said with a smile Saturday when asked […]

George Fant said Friday he’s focused on football and not a contract extension with the New York Jets, but the left tackle did add that he wants “to be taken care of.” George Fant on his contract situation: “I’m staying out of it.” Asked if it has crossed his mind that LTs usually make more […]

Mekhi Becton will be the New York Jets’ starting right tackle this season, and that appears to be fine with the former first-round pick who was expected to man his quarterback’s blind side on the left for the next decade when he was selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. “It don’t really matter to me,” […]

Mekhi Becton was removed from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list in time to participate in the New York Jets’ first training camp practice on Wednesday. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Becton “impressed” the Jets with his conditioning and passed a physical Tuesday. This is after the massive offensive lineman appeared to […]

Training camp is kicking off as the new season is quickly approaching. There is a ton of hype building around the New York Jets, as the front office did a great job in improving the roster. However, the franchise was hit with concerning news on Thursday involving Mekhi Becton. According to Ian Rapoport, the Jets […]

Boomer Esiason is standing by his comments that Mekhi Becton could be cut by the New York Jets because the tackle is so out of shape. The former Jets quarterback provided his original take on Becton last week during a segment on the “Boomer and Gio” morning show on WFAN. He doubled down earlier this […]

If Mekhi Becton has his way, he won’t just be feeding himself this season. The much-maligned Jets’ offensive tackle is planning to serve up quite the feast for his legion of haters. “I’m going to make them eat their words.”  Mekhi Becton to his critics: "I'm going to make them eat their words.” pic.twitter.com/IZYVwHQnPN — […]

The New York Jets were 4-13 last season under first-year coach Robert Saleh. They were equally deficient on each side of the ball. But some players did manage to rise above the mess and have breakout seasons. Braxton Berrios was named First Team All-Pro as a return specialist. He led the NFL with an average […]

Joe Douglas is smart enough to know that things can go sideways quickly in the National Football League, especially for the New York Jets. So, while he basks in the afterglow of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Jets general manager needs only to look back at his first draft class with the team to see […]

The New York Jets have had an impressive offseason, but they’re not quite done retooling their roster. There are more playmakers for Zach Wilson to utilize on offense, with wide receiver Garrett Wilson and running back Breece Hall selected in the 2022 NFL Draft. They also signed tight ends C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin in […]

Denzel Mims barely even warmed the bench during his first two NFL seasons, but New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas said the wide receiver seems ready to bring the heat this season. “He’s come back really on fire,” Douglas said in an interview Tuesday on WFAN. The Jets GM noted Mims is in “great […]

When Mekhi Becton sustained a dislocated right kneecap in the New York Jets regular season opener against the Carolina Panthers last season, it was expected the big tackle would be out 4-8 weeks. Nearly eight months later, general manager Joe Douglas said in an interview Tuesday on WFAN-FM in New York that Becton is “still […]

The New York Jets just can’t catch any breaks over the past couple of seasons. After drafting Alijah Vera-Tucker, the duo of he and Mekhi Becton looked to be a dynamic one. Unfortunately, Becton suffered an injury in Week 1, and now is expected to be out 4-8 weeks as he is set to undergo […]

In what was truly an “I’ve won, but at what cost?” moment, New York Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson scored his first career NFL touchdown on the same play that their second-year offensive tackle Mekhi Becton suffered what appears to be a serious knee injury. Becton had to be carted off the field, and seemed […]

The New York Jets — who know that franchise offensive tackle Mekhi Becton is far from 100-percent healthy — gained some insurance on Friday. Gang Green signed former Washington Football Team tackle Morgan Moses to a one-year, $3.6 million deal to provide depth on the offensive line. The #Jets are signing free agent OT Morgan […]

The New York Jets have won an actual football game. While that rather mundane development has caused a portion of New York City to meltdown in existential dread, the glory of avoiding a winless campaign has been greeted with unabashed joy inside the Jets’ locker room. Count rookie tackle Mekhi Becton as one of those whose […]

New York Jets left tackle Mekhi Becton couldn’t catch a break in his first NFL season. After playing just 90 seconds in the first quarter in tonight’s game against the Denver Broncos, he was forced to exit the field as he reinjured his shoulder. The 21-year-old rookie first sustained it in the second quarter during […]

The New York Jets are aware that outside expectations are relatively low for them in 2020, and GM Joe Douglas is aware that his players hear the (tempered) noise. “Our guys don’t live in a bubble. We see the things that are said, we see the things that are written,” Douglas said Monday in a […]

The New York Jets were hoping they got a special player in first-round pick Mekhi Becton and so far, he’s been living up to the hype. With the Jets preparing for the regular season, Becton continues to flash his ‘scary’ potential in training camp. While speaking about the rookie offensive tackle, Jordan Jenkins raved about […]

It is safe to say that New York Jets rookie offensive lineman Mekhi Becton is a very large man—to say the least. While the team’s latest first-round draft pick was merely standing around when he impressed social media onlookers on Tuesday, Becton’s size in comparison to Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder is simply staggering. The […]

The New York Jets’ rookie offensive tackle Mekhi Becton has already made his presence felt in the first few days of training camp. In fact, he has already turned his veteran teammates into believers this early in his career. 16-year veteran running back and 5-time Pro Bowler Frank Gore was one of them: “He’s different, […]

The New York Jets’ front office seemed to have picked a dominant gem in the recent 2020 NFL Draft. Their rookie haul was headlined by the selection of Louisville offensive tackle Mekhi Becton with the 11th overall pick. The start of full-roster training camps immediately saw Becton imposing his will against the rest of the […]

Rookie tackle Mekhi Becton is a different breed. The 11th pick of the 2020 NFL Draft appears poised to be a cornerstone for the New York Jets’ offense, and he is showing early signs of potential for his team. In fact, Jets head coach Adam Gase has been more than thrilled with the way Becton […]

Sam Darnold’s new pocket protector Mekhi Becton agreed to his rookie contract with the New York Jets on Monday. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the incoming first-year offensive tackle signed a fully guaranteed $18.45 million contract. #Jets first-round offensive tackle Mekhi Becton, their No. 11 overall pick, is signing his fully guaranteed $18.45M contract, […]

New York Jets starting running back Le’Veon Bell did not have his best season in his first go-round with “Gang Green” in 2019. However, the former Pittsburgh Steelers standout is now as eager as ever to get back on the field, especially since the Jets significantly upgraded the team’s offensive line throughout the offseason. With […]

The New York Jets selected Mekhi Becton with the No. 11 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Ahead of the 2020 NFL season, Becton revealed his two goals for his rookie season with New York. “I want to start as a rookie and I want to make the playoffs,” Becton said, via Chris Iseman of […]

The first round of the 2020 NFL Draft has concluded, and just like any other first round in any other draft, there were some surprises, some steals, some reaches and some picks that were very predictable. But usually, the most interesting part of every NFL Draft class are the boom-or-bust guys. So who are the […]

Louisville’s Mekhi Becton has been pegged by some as the best offensive tackle in this year’s NFL Draft class, but he had a bit of a slip-up during the Scouting Combine back in February. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Becton was flagged for a failed drug test at the Combine and will have […]

The 2020 NFL Draft class is loaded with talent. From Chase Young to Joe Burrow to an extremely deep group of wide receivers, there will be plenty of teams landing strong players who fill needs immediately. One team will, unfortunately, draft a player who proves to be overrated. And one of those overrated players is […]

After going 7-9 last season — their fourth straight year with a losing record, the New York Jets find themselves with the No. 11 pick in April’s upcoming NFL Draft. While the team certainly showed improvement last season from the season prior, there are still multiple needs that the team can address with their first […]

Another NFL Combine has come and gone, and now attention turns to free agency and the Draft. Some prospects did not perform as well as they hoped, but here are 10 players who helped themselves over the past week. 10. Jeremy Chinn, S, Southern Illinois Playing for an FCS school, Chinn was often the best […]

Teams looking for a boost on their offensive line are probably salivating at the display Mekhi Becton presented during the NFL Scouting Combine. Mike Mayock and the Oakland Raiders are among those who were impressed by the outrageous speed the lineman showed during the 40-yard dash. A video of the Raiders general manager’s reaction was […]

The NFL is constantly dealing with a lack of talent on the offensive line, and when a draft class like this year’s presents itself, teams take advantage. There could be as many as six OL taken in the first round, and the amount of talent likely available in the first three rounds is rare. Here […]