Eagles Double Down on Their Big Man in the Trenches

The Philadelphia Eagles have locked up another key piece of their Super Bowl LIX-winning roster, signing guard Mekhi Becton to a three-year, $30 million extension, the team announced Wednesday. The deal, which includes $18 million guaranteed, keeps the breakout star in Philly through 2027 and rewards his resurgence after a transformative 2024 campaign.

Becton, 25, was set to hit free agency this month following a one-year, $2.75 million prove-it deal with the Eagles. The former Jets first-rounder turned heads at right guard, starting 16 games and paving the way for Saquon Barkley’s league-leading 2,005 rushing yards. His massive 6-foot-7, 363-pound frame and improved play under offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland earned him a spot among the NFL’s top interior linemen—and now, a hefty raise.

The $10 million annual average slots Becton just below elite guards like Quenton Nelson ($20 million/year) but above mid-tier starters like Robert Hunt ($8.5 million/year), a fair compromise for a player with one stellar season under his belt. Sources say Becton took a slight discount to stay in Philly, where he’s credited Stoutland and a tight-knit locker room for reviving his career. “This is home,” Becton told reporters. “I’m not chasing dollars—I’m chasing rings.”

For GM Howie Roseman, the move balances cost and continuity. With $22 million in cap space entering the offseason, the Eagles faced pressure to retain Becton amid interest from teams like the Patriots and Browns. The $18 million guaranteed—spread over a $6 million signing bonus and 2025 base salary—keeps the 2025 cap hit manageable at around $8 million, per league insiders. It’s a bargain if Becton sustains his form, though some question if his Jets struggles signal risk.

With Lane Johnson aging and Tyler Steen unproven, Becton’s versatility—he could shift to tackle—adds flexibility. For now, he’s the anchor Philly wanted. Fans are thrilled, but the clock’s ticking—can he prove this payday wasn’t a one-year wonder?