Becton left Philadelphia to join the Chargers on a one-year deal; injuries have resurfaced in Chargers camp and there is no timetable for a return to practice. His exit is framed as a roster pivot for Philly that saved money at guard and forced a path for Steen to start, altering both teams’ protecting schemes and fantasy projections.

Becton is sidelined, opening a path for the Chargers’ line rotation and testing Alt’s left-tackle transition. His absence underscores the opportunity for the rest of the line to demonstrate depth and resilience in pass protection.

Becton’s injury keeps him out, opening competition on the line as Alt transitions to left tackle. His absence accelerates the retooling arc for the Chargers’ front, testing the protection plan and Herbert’s rhythm in this matchup.

Mekhi Becton has moved to the Los Angeles Chargers, leaving Philadelphia without a veteran blocker. His departure shapes Eagles depth and the Chargers’ own line concerns, and underscores depth-tradeoffs for Week 1.

Becton joined the Chargers as a depth and edge-protection asset, bringing athletic upside to an improving O-line. His presence could stabilize the line and unlock more efficient play-action and run schemes, affecting fantasy upside for Chargers’ skill players.