Chargers to release Mekhi Becton, freeing roughly $9.7M in cap space

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports the Chargers plan to release Mekhi Becton after a two-year, non-guaranteed deal for 2026, which would clear about $9.7 million in cap space while leaving $2.5 million in dead money. Becton played 15 games at right guard for the Chargers this season and started their playoff loss to the Patriots; the 2020 Jets first-round pick had previously found a starting role with the Eagles in 2024 and helped them to a Super Bowl win, setting up his move to the Chargers.