MARCH 2, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM
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Will Jets look to find replacement for disappointing Becton? INDIANAPOLIS – Mekhi Becton wowed most, if not all NFL decision makers, scouts and anyone watching him at the NFL Scouting Combine two years...
Jets' Mekhi Becton will have to earn back starting role at left tackle New York Jets' Mekhi Becton will have to compete against George Fant for the starting left tackle position.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • NJ.COM
Robert Saleh: 'It'll Be Great' to Watch George Fant, Mekhi Becton Compete at LT Jets HC at Senior Bowl: Fant 'Has a Chance to Maintain' Starting Role; Becton Needs to 'Reassert Himself'
FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Mekhi Becton will have to compete for Jets LT job after wayward second year After Becton went down with an injury, George Fant stepped in and played well beyond expectations.
FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • NYDAILYNEWS.COM
Jets put Mekhi Becton on notice, with his starting left tackle spot at stake: 'It's a big offseason for him' Robert Saleh said Tuesday that Becton must compete with George Fant to regain his starting job after missing almost all of the 2021 season.
FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Will have to compete for job Jets head coach Robert Saleh said Becton (knee) will have to compete with George Fant for the left tackle job during training camp next season, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Becton was the 11th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and started 13 games at left tackle during his rookie season. However, he suffered an MCL injury during Week 1 of the 2021 campaign and was ultimately sidelined for the entire season. Fant took over and apparently played well enough to compete with Becton for the starting left tackle gig when both are healthy. Becton should be fully recovered by the time training camp rolls around, but he'll have to do more than just go through the motions if he wants to be the Jets' starting left tackle Week 1.
FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jets want Becton to return in his best shape next season FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – The Jets want left tackle Mekhi Becton to return for his third NFL season in the best possible shape after a knee injur...
JANUARY 11, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM
'Barring a miracle,' Mekhi Becton's season is over Robert Saleh didn’t officially end Mekhi Becton’s season, but the Jets left tackle is not expected to return over the final 2 games.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Likely out for season Coach Robert Saleh said Monday that he expects Becton (knee) to be sidelined for the final two games of the regular season, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.
Impact Becton has been sidelined since mid-September after he underwent knee surgery, but the Jets were hopeful that he'd be able to return late in the season. Although the 22-year-old didn't suffer a setback in his recovery, he's unlikely to be cleared in time for the final two games of the year. George Fant should continue to serve as the Jets' starting left tackle.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play in Week 16 Becton has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville and has been unable to return to practice, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.
Impact The Jets have been optimistic over the last few weeks that Becton would be able to return before the end of the season, but based on the fact that he's still yet to resume practicing, it's looking more likely that his 2021 is over. Still, the team has yet to officially rule him out for the last two weeks against two tough opponents in Tampa Bay and Buffalo.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jets should be in no rush to get Mekhi Becton back on the field this season The Jets season is down to its final four games, which means time is running out on Mekhi Becton’ s potential return from his knee injury. H...
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM
Won't practice ahead of Week 15 Coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday that Becton (knee) won't practice ahead of Week 15, but he remains "hopeful" that Becton is able to return this season, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen...
Impact Becton hasn't played since the Jets' first game of the season due to arthroscopic knee surgery. Saleh has remained hopeful that the 2020 first-round pick would be able to return this season, but with the Jets sitting at 3-9, they will likely remain very cautious with their talented left tackle.
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Becton running out of time to return this season after knee surgery FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Robert Saleh didn’t sound as optimistic about Mekhi Becton playing again this season as he did a few weeks ago. Saleh s...
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM
Hopefully returns this season Coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday that Becton (knee) "hopefully" is able to return this season, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.
Impact Becton hasn't played since the Jets' first game of the season due to arthroscopic knee surgery, and there doesn't appear to be a timetable for an eventual return. The 2020 first-round pick continues to do field work, but he still isn't practicing, which means he remains on injured reserve. With the Jets sitting at 3-9 on the season, they will likely remain very cautious with their talented left tackle.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not expected to play Sunday Coach Robert Saleh said Monday that Becton (knee) is progressing well but still not practicing, and he isn't expected to play Sunday against the Eagles, Ethan B. Greenberg of the J...
Impact Saleh said that Becton will progress to doing field work this week, but he still isn't participating in practice, which means he remains on injured reserve. The 2020 first-round pick hasn't played since the Jets' first game of the season due to arthroscopic knee surgery, but he appears close to making his return. George Fant and Morgan Moses are expected to once again start at the offensive tackle spots against the Eagles in Week 13.
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out Week 12 Becton (knee) won't return to practice this week, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
Impact Becton won't be activated from injured reserve this week, so he has been ruled out for Sunday's contest at Houston. The 2020 first-round pick hasn't played since the Jets' first game of the season after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Needs more time Becton (knee) is still 1-to-3 weeks away from returning according to head coach Robert Saleh,Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
Impact Becton hasn't played since the Jets' first game of the season, subsequently undergoing arthroscopic surgery. It was expected he could miss as much as eight weeks, which has already passed. Becton, who was the Jets' 2020 first-round selection will keep trying to make it back before the 2021 season comes to a close.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Still not ready Becton (knee) is still a couple of weeks away from starting to practice, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.
Impact Becton sprained his MCL in the Jets' first game of the season and ultimately had to undergo arthroscopic surgery on Sept. 21. It was determined that he would miss four to eight weeks and a couple weeks from now would put him on the later end of that timeline. Becton, who was the Jets' 2020 first-round selection, will keep working to make it back before the 2021 season comes to a close.
NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Still weeks away from return Coach Robert Saleh said Monday that Becton (knee) is a few weeks away from returning, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Becton underwent knee surgery in mid-September that carries a recovery timetable of 4-to-8 weeks. Although the left tackle will require more time before he's cleared to return, Saleh said that the second-year pro is in "pretty good shape."
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Becton would like more playing time for Mims Mekhi Becton seemed to be speaking for the Jets’ fan base when he tweeted, "UNLEASH MIMS!!!!" during the Jets’ loss to the Falcons on Sunday...
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM
Jets' Wilson eyes carryover against Falcons in London debut
Zach Wilson was a star improvisational quarterback last SundayOCTOBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jets LT Mekhi Becton shares positive post-surgery update: 'Road to recovery starts now' Jets LT Mekhi Becton appears to be in good spirits after undergoing knee surgery. He shared a positive update on Tuesday.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Goes under knife Becton (knee) announced via his personal Twitter account Tuesday that he has undergone surgery.
Impact Becton is expected to miss four to eight weeks due to a knee injury sustained Week 1, and it was already announced that he would require arthroscopic surgery to repair his MCL. Until such time as the 2020 first-round pick is cleared to return, George Fant will hold down the fort at left tackle and protect Zach Wilson's blind side.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Saleh Reveals Timeline for Mekhi Becton Injury New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has revealed the timeline for OT Mekhi Becton's injury.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Expected to miss 4-to-8 weeks Becton (knee) is scheduled to undergo knee surgery next Wednesday and is expected to miss 4-to-8 weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact The Jets already placed Becton on IR, but his initial timetable to return was set at 4-to-6 weeks. After further evaluation, the left tackle may miss even more time. George Fant is expected to flip over to the left side of the line to replace Becton, while Morgan Moses will be inserted at right tackle.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
