A former New York Jets NFL Draft bust selected in the past five years could be earning a starting role with his new team in 2024. No, not that bust. It’s not Zach Wilson, who’s believed to be on track to land the third-string quarterback job with the Denver Broncos. This one plays for the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed Mekhi Becton to a one-year contract worth $2.75 million. It’s the least money Becton has made in a single season. The 11th overall pick from the 2020 NFL Draft had the benefit of being signed to a rookie contract worth an average of $4.6 million per season.
However, the start of Becton’s career hasn’t gone according to plan. After starting 13 games as a rookie, Becton’s second season in New York was mired by a knee injury that restricted him to just one game. In 2022, the Jets moved their former first-round pick to right tackle, but a fractured kneecap prevented him from playing a single game.