The Seattle Seahawks have addressed most of their offseason needs, but one spot on the roster still stands out heading into training camp: right guard. That lingering question mark has fueled fresh speculation about a veteran addition, and a new free-agency prediction has linked Seattle to a former first-round pick who already has a Super Bowl ring — offensive lineman Mekhi Becton.
The idea comes from Bleacher Report, which named the 6-foot-7, 363-pound Becton as a potential fit for Seattle among a group of bargain free agents still unsigned in July. Adding Becton wouldn’t require a long-term commitment, but it would give the Seahawks a proven veteran option and add real competition along the offensive line.
Why Bleacher Report Sees Mekhi Becton as a Fit in Seattle
Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton included Becton on a list of seven bargain free agents still available heading into July, and named Seattle among the teams that could benefit from signing him. Moton noted that Becton started 14 of 15 games for the Los Angeles Chargers last season but was hampered by knee and hand injuries, along with a concussion, before Los Angeles released him ahead of free agency in March.
Moton acknowledged Becton’s extensive injury history creates some risk, but argued the former first-rounder can still help the right team when healthy.
Does Seattle Already Have a Replacement Plan at Right Guard?
The Seahawks used a fifth-round pick on rookie guard Beau Stephens in the 2026 NFL Draft, giving the team a younger option already in the building. Even so, if the coaching staff wants more proven experience on the roster before Week 1, Seattle may look outside for additional depth rather than rely solely on a rookie.
That question centers on incumbent starter Anthony Bradford, who enters the final year of his rookie contract after a rough 2025 season. Pro Football Focus rated him among the league’s weakest guards, and he struggled in both pass protection and run blocking — leaving the door open for outside competition heading into camp.
Who Is Mekhi Becton?
Becton entered the NFL as the 11th overall pick in the New York Jets’ 2020 draft class, but injuries derailed his early career; he played in just one game combined across the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
His career turned around after a position switch inside to guard. Becton started 15 games at right guard for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024, helping anchor one of the NFL’s most productive rushing attacks as the team won the Super Bowl. He signed with the Los Angeles Chargers the following offseason, started 14 games in 2025, and was released in March 2026 as Los Angeles retooled its offensive line.
What Would Mekhi Becton Bring to Seattle?
Seattle wouldn’t need Becton to become a long-term cornerstone. Instead, the Seahawks could view him as a low-cost veteran addition who pushes Bradford in camp while giving the offensive line a proven fallback option. If he stays healthy, Becton has the physical profile and Super Bowl pedigree to make the right guard competition considerably more interesting before the regular season begins.
Is a Deal Likely?
Seattle isn’t under pressure to move quickly. But with free agency still open, the Seahawks have a chance to add experienced depth without a significant financial commitment. If the front office wants more competition at right guard before Week 1, signing Becton could turn out to be one of the more practical, low-risk moves of their offseason.
Key Points
- Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton named the Seahawks a potential fit for free agent guard Mekhi Becton.
- Becton, 6-foot-7 and 363 pounds, was the 11th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft before injuries stalled his early career.
- He won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024 after moving to guard, then started 14 games for the Chargers in 2025 before being released in March 2026.
- Seahawks starter Anthony Bradford struggled last season and is entering the final year of his rookie contract.
- Seattle drafted rookie guard Beau Stephens in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft but could still add veteran depth.
- Signing Becton would give Seattle a low-risk, low-cost option to boost competition at right guard before the season.
