US EditionChargers Release G Mekhi Becton, TE Will Dissly
The Chargers freed $9.7 million in salary cap space by releasing Mekhi Becton after an injury-ridden season and a shift to a more athletic offensive line scheme.
- On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Chargers released right guard Mekhi Becton, clearing $9.7 million in salary cap space.
- Becton's injuries and inconsistent play contributed to the move, as he appeared in 15 games with only 72% snaps and a low PFF rating of 60 of 61 guards.
- Signed last March to a two-year, $20 million contract with $6.94 million guaranteed, Mekhi Becton played 15 games with 14 starts and faced a $2.5 million roster bonus due March 13 plus $1 million two days later.
- The Chargers began the week with roughly $85 million in cap space, hold five draft selections for the April 23-25 draft in Pittsburgh, and gained $4 million by cutting Will Dissly.
- With Justin Herbert sacked 54 times last season, protecting him becomes a priority as Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt return but interior line spots may be rebuilt due to Zion Johnson’s $20 million market value.
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The Toronto Star
Chargers release Mekhi Becton and Will Dissly ahead of the new league year
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers released guard Mekhi Becton and tight end Will Dissly on Wednesday, a week before the NFL's new league year begins.
Chargers expected to release OL Mekhi Becton, save cap space
If the Chargers release right guard Mekhi Becton, as an ESPN.com report Wednesday said they would in the coming days, and if they fail to re-sign pending free agent left guard Zion Johnson, then they’d start the season with three new linemen between tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler cited an unnamed source in his Becton report. Center Bradley Bozeman announced his retirement Feb. 23, after eight seasons in the NFL, includi…
LA Daily News
OC RegisterChargers release OL Mekhi Becton, save $9.7 million in cap space
Revamping their interior offensive line is a top priority for the Chargers entering free agency next week and during the NFL draft in April. The Chargers also released tight end Will Dissly and waived offensive tackle Savion Washington.
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