Eagles Legend Brandon Brooks Slams Mekhi Becton’s Move to Chargers

Philadelphia, PA – March 15, 2025
Former Eagles offensive guard Brandon Brooks didn’t mince words Saturday, unleashing a scathing critique of Mekhi Becton’s decision to sign with the Los Angeles Chargers on a two-year deal. The Super Bowl LII champion, who anchored Philly’s line from 2016 to 2021, took to X with a blunt warning: “Mekhi, leaving the Eagles for the Chargers? Dumbest move you’ll make in your life.”

Brooks, a three-time Pro Bowler and Eagles Hall of Famer, knows the value of a championship culture. Becton, 25, was a cornerstone of the Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX-winning line, starting 15 games in 2024 and paving the way for Saquon Barkley’s 2,005-yard season. His departure to the Chargers—after a breakout year protecting Jalen Hurts—marks the latest blow in an offseason that’s seen Josh Sweat, Milton Williams, and C.J. Gardner-Johnson exit Philly.

“You don’t leave a team like this, a city like this, after what we built,” Brooks added on X, reflecting the sentiment of many Eagles fans. Reactions flooded in: “Brooks is spot on—Mekhi’s gonna regret this,” one fan wrote. Another posted, “Why leave a champ for the Chargers? Dumb move.” The Chargers, who struggled to a 7-10 record in 2024, offered Becton a reported $10 million per year—a deal sources say the Eagles couldn’t match with their $22 million cap space.

Brooks’ fiery words underscore the frustration felt across Eagles Nation. As Mekhi gears up to block for Justin Herbert, Philly fans—and legends like Brooks—can’t help but wonder what might have been.