Eagles again urged to gamble on Mekhi Becton reunion

There may not be a more loyal fan base than that of the Philadelphia Eagles. There are, however, some topics of conversation that split them right down the middle. Mekhi Becton is one of those discussions. All believe that he played his tail off during his one-and-done affair in the City of Brotherly Love. Some think that era should be left behind and remembered fondly, while others seem puzzled by the fact that, since his most recent 'one-and-done', one with the Los Angeles Chargers, Philadelphia's public actions suggest they are not interested in a reunion.

The Eagles have spent years building one of the NFL's premier offensive lines, but even elite units eventually require maintenance, reinforcements, and difficult conversations about depth. That's why the idea of a reunion with Mekhi Becton refuses to completely disappear. Arguments can be made that he makes sense as a bargain signing.

The Eagles saw the best version of Mekhi Becton, and some think a reunion makes sense

Recently, Sports Illustrated’s Eva Geitheim suggested Philadelphia should consider bringing the former Eagles guard back into the fold despite his disappointing 2025 campaign. On the surface, the idea feels risky. Dig deeper, however, and it becomes easier to understand why the suggestion continues surfacing. After all, the Eagles already know exactly what Becton looks like when things are working.

Becton’s lone season in Philadelphia during 2024 arguably represented the best football of his professional career. After transitioning from tackle to right guard, he became a massive part of the Eagles’ physical offensive identity and helped stabilize the interior during a championship run. His size, power, and movement ability fit beautifully within Philadelphia's downhill rushing attack. The following season with the Chargers told a much different story. Injuries and inconsistent play derailed his momentum, eventually leading to his release and reigniting questions that have followed him throughout much of his NFL career.