The Philadelphia Eagles' offense needs to be fixed. And while plenty of that has to do with Jalen Hurts' execution and offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo's play-calling, their once-dominant offensive line hasn't been as proficient when it comes to the run game, proven by the Eagles' averaging just 108.5 rushing yards per game (22nd).
That's why general manager Howie Roseman should keep a close eye on what's going on between ex-Eagle Mekhi Becton and the Los Angeles Chargers. Judging by the most recent turn of events, it sounds like he could be open to heading back to the City of Brotherly Love pretty soon.
Eagles' Mekhi Becton Reunion Is Officially on the Table
Becton was visibly disgruntled when the Chargers pulled him in the second quarter of the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11. He was replaced by Jamaree Salyer, and Becton's frustration was pretty evident on the sidelines. Following the game, he made it loud and clear that he wasn't happy with that situation, per Chargers insider Kris Rhim of ESPN:
"Just stay healthy and try to finish every game — if I'm allowed," Becton said, adding that "things are different around here" and that the situation is "very frustrating for me."
All in all, Becton has played 72% of his team's offensive snaps this season. Even so, it's safe to say that he hasn't been as good as advertised, proven by his career-worst 40.8 run block and 50.0 pass protection grades on Pro Football Focus. If he's not happy there and his poor play is a result of that discontent, the Chargers could move on from him ahead of the second year of his contract. A trade or release at any point in the offseason would save $10 million for Los Angeles, per Spotrac.
Becton had been a bit of a pariah until he arrived in Philadelphia. He was finally able to stay healthy, and his reliable blocking played a big role in the Super Bowl-winning campaign. Perhaps that's the perfect example of a player needing the right fit and coaches to succeed.
The Eagles could clearly use some help establishing the run again, and it's not like Saquon Barkley forgot how to play all of a sudden. While guards Tyler Steen and Landon Dickerson haven't been awful, it's clear that the front line was more effective when Becton was in the mix.
Becton was a pivotal part of the Eagles' jumbo offensive line last season. That unit has regressed as a whole, and having a massive 6-foot-7, 363-pound physical specimen there anchoring the run would certainly work wonders for this team. The Eagles know how to bring the best out of misfits, and Becton has never been as good as he was in Philly.
If the Chargers continue to push him out of town, general manager Howie Roseman should be one of the first people on the phone with Becton's agent.