The Philadelphia Eagles have undergone significant change so far this offseason, refusing to stay complacent after a dominant Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
General manager Howie Roseman is widely regarded as one of the NFL's best, if not the best, and he's no stranger to making a flurry of moves if he thinks it's best for the organization long-term.
One of the Eagles' most successful decisions in 2024 was signing offensive lineman Mekhi Becton and moving him from tackle to right guard. However, Roseman elected to move on after just one campaign, and it sounds like Becton isn't happy about it.
#Chargers OL Mekhi Becton said the free agency process "wasn't what I expected it to be." But he added: "I'm where I'm supposed to be."
— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) April 22, 2025
Former Eagles OL Mekhi Becton Sounds Unhappy About Move to Chargers
Now with the Los Angeles Chargers on a two-year, $20 million deal, Becton spoke to the media on Tuesday to express his disappointment. He noted that the free agency process "wasn't what I expected it to be," while adding "I'm where I'm supposed to be."
Fresh off a Lombardi Trophy, Becton likely expected to remain a starter in Philadelphia moving forward. He ranked 21st out of 136 qualified guards at Pro Football Focus, suggesting he was one of the very best in the league.
Roseman didn't see things the same way, and offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland has an incredible reputation for turning players into stars. Perhaps that's what happened here, and now Becton's mettle will be tested under new head coach Jim Harbaugh.
The Chargers are a quality team, but they're certainly not the Eagles, so Becton is right to be disappointed about his situation. Nonetheless, he has a ring now and will cherish his time in Philadelphia.
Still only 26 years old, it's fair to think that Becton's best days are yet to come. He's proven himself and should be an anchor of Los Angeles' offensive line, though the struggles he endured early in his career may have scared Roseman and the Eagles' brass away.
No matter what happened, both sides are in a good spot. Becton is making $10 million annually, and Philadelphia should still have one of the NFL's premier offensive lines. It hurts for the former first-round pick, yet Eagles fans know at this point that Roseman shouldn't be questioned.