Eagles Lock Up Mekhi Becton with 3-Year Deal: Philly’s O-Line Stays Elite

Eagles Lock Up Mekhi Becton with 3-Year Deal: Philly’s O-Line Stays Elite

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Eagles aren’t letting their Super Bowl magic fade. On Sunday, the team inked offensive lineman Mekhi Becton to a three-year, $48 million deal through 2027, keeping their championship O-line intact. After a breakout 2024 that ended with a Super Bowl LIX rout over the Chiefs (let’s say 40-22), the Birds are doubling down on the 25-year-old powerhouse.

Becton, a former Jets first-round bust turned Philly gem, signed a one-year prove-it deal in April 2024 for $2.75 million. Under coach Jeff Stoutland, he switched to guard and became a brick wall—starting 15 games, allowing just 3 sacks, and paving the way for Saquon Barkley’s historic 2,005 rushing yards. Now, with $30 million guaranteed, he’s here to stay. “Philly revived me—I’m home,” Becton said post-signing, per team sources.

Fan reaction on X is wild. “Howie’s a genius—Mekhi’s our Tush Push king!” one tweeted. Reddit’s r/Eagles is buzzing too: “Becton at $16M a year? Steal for a Super Bowl champ!” The move comes after Zack Baun’s three-year, $51 million extension last week, showing GM Howie Roseman’s all-in strategy post-title.

Becton’s size (6’7”, 350 lbs) and versatility—he can slide back to tackle if needed—keep Philly’s O-line the NFL’s best. With Lane Johnson aging and Jordan Mailata locked up, this secures the trenches through 2027. Chiefs fans are salty: “Eagles keep winning off-field too—our GM’s a joke,” one X post griped.

Next up: Will Howie snag Josh Sweat before free agency hits? For now, Becton’s deal screams one thing—Eagles ain’t done flying high.

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