The Seattle Seahawks entered the offseason in a privileged position. As defending Super Bowl champions, they didn't have to make many moves, and even though they would lose some key pillars, their foundation would remain untouched.
So far, that has been exactly how things have fared. However, that doesn't mean that general manager John Schneider shouldn't be looking to make some tweaks. He doesn't need to spend a ton of money to address the team's few needs.
The Seahawks need to bolster the interior of the offensive line. They did so by drafting Grey Zabel last season, but the right side of the line is still a bit of a concern. Considering that, taking a chance on Mekhi Becton might not be the craziest idea.
Mekhi Becton is a low-risk/high-reward gamble for the Seattle Seahawks
A couple of years ago, the Philadelphia Eagles ran their way to a Super Bowl behind the league's biggest, stoutest, and most bruising offensive line in the game. That included the massive Mekhi Becton, a 6-foot-7, 363-pound physical specimen at right guard.
The former New York Jets tackle regressed again in his lone season with the Los Angeles Chargers, but the physical traits are there. Also, with the way the Chargers' line collapsed as a whole, his numbers should be looked at with a grain of salt.
The Seahawks didn't get much production from Anthony Bradford last season. Pro Football Focus ranked him 70th among 81 eligible guards, giving him a 50.6 grade. He was even worse as a run-blocker (40.8). He allowed 28 total pressures, including five QB hits and three sacks. Becton's numbers from 2025 weren't much better, but he was an absolute menace in 2024.
In his lone season in Philadelphia, Becton amassed a PFF grade of 70.8, the second-highest of his career and the highest since his rookie season. He also excelled as a run-blocker (70.3). He only allowed 33 pressures, including 25 hurries.
Granted, there have been some injury concerns in the past, and the consistency hasn't always been there. That said, he's just 27 years old and has proven that he can be a shutdown interior lineman after failing to establish himself as a left tackle.
With a career APY of just $5,457,968, per Over The Cap, and a need to bring his career back from the ground, he should be a cheap pickup with plenty of upside and little to no risk. Worst-case scenario, the Seahawks can turn back to Bradford and let him go after a year.