Chargers make free-agency splash, upgrade guard spot in front of Justin Herbert

Chris Roling | 21 Hours Ago

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The Los Angeles Chargers have a new starting guard.

Late Friday night, the Chargers agreed to terms with free agent Mekhi Becton, upgrading one of the team’s biggest needs in front of quarterback Justin Herbert.

According to Tim McManus of ESPN, it’s a two-year deal for Becton, who will indeed slot into the starting guard role for the Chargers.

Where Becton might play with his next team was worth wondering. The 11th pick in the 2020 draft latched on with the Philadelphia Eagles last season, switched to guard for the first time and wound up winning a Super Bowl while playing at a high level.

Despite the upgrade, the Chargers could still use help at the other guard spot, plus center, where veteran Bradley Bozeman is back, but not guaranteed a starting role in 2025.

For now, at least, while the team made fans wait an uncomfortable amount of time, there’s at least one starting guard upgrade on the books for the Chargers.

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