MEKHI BECTON NEWS

Jets' Becton will have knee surgery, could miss 4-8 weeks Mekhi Becton has opted to have surgery on his knee, according to ESPN, and could miss 4-8 weeks. This was the expected outcome for the Jets...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Lands on IR Becton (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact It had previously been announced that Becton would be out four to six weeks, so this move was procedural. George Fant is expected to start at left tackle and Morgan Moses at right tackle in Becton's absence.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Mekhi Becton will miss 4-6 weeks with knee injury, says head coach Robert Saleh Mekhi Becton will once again miss time with an injury. Fortunately for he and the Jets, the left tackle could still make a return to the fie...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jets Will Continue to Shuffle Lineup After Injuries to LT Mekhi Becton, S Lamarcus Joyner WRs Jamison Crowder and Keelan Cole Could Return to the Lineup Against the Patriots

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

NY Jets: Mekhi Becton to miss 4-6 weeks with dislocated kneecap, part of grim injury list As part of a slew injuries following their Week 1 loss to the Panthers, the Jets will be without Mekhi Becton due to a knee ailment.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Expected out 4-6 weeks Becton will need arthroscopic surgery and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after injuring his MCL during Sunday's contest against the Panthers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact After Becton left Sunday's contest, George Fant flipped to left tackle and Morgan Moses stepped in at right tackle. It is likely that will be how the Jets elect to align their offensive line while the 2020 first-round pick rehabs from surgery.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Today, Week 1

NFL Today, Week 1

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets hoping Mekhi Becton's knee injury isn't serious How serious is Mekhi Becton’s injury? It didn’t look good, but the Jets are hoping they escaped something major. The NFL Network reported th...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Initial tests show MCL damage The initial tests regarding Becton (knee) injury show there might be damage to his MCL, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Impact Becton appeared to suffer an MCL sprain, and while that would keep him out for several weeks, that's not a bad scenario considering the initial talks covered the possibility of an ACL injury. Bicton will have an MRI to confirm the diagnosis, but that is the initial word fresh off the season opener.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Carted off with leg injury Becton was helped off the field and carted to the locker room with an apparent knee injury, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Becton's injury did not look good by any means, and while he is officially listed as doubtful to return, his day is almost certainly done.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Mahomes rallies Chiefs to win over Browns

The Kansas City Chiefs started slowly on Sunday but did more of what they’ve done quite a bit over the past few years — win

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NY Jets: Mekhi Becton 'confused' by Mike LaFleur comments; Jamison Crowder out vs. Panthers Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur offered a candid assessment of Mekhi Becton's preseason performance. Becton responded on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Jets' Mekhi Becton shoots for 'All-Pro' second season plus accolades for his QB Becton enjoyed a promising rookie season at left tackle. But hope of what could come isn't enough. He know he needs to produce for the Jets.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Will be cleared to play Sunday Becton (concussion) practiced Monday and will be officially cleared Tuesday to play Week 1, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Becton started 13 games at left tackle for the Jets last season and will be a major key in keeping Zach Wilson upright during the 2021 campaign. The 2020 11th overall pick dealt with plantar fasciitis this spring and a concussion this summer, but he appears to be fully healthy heading into Week 1 against the Panthers.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jets Get Great News on Mekhi Becton Injury Update The New York Jets got some great news on Mekhi Becton's latest injury update ahead of Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Plenty of familiar faces playing in new places around NFL

Lots of familiar faces are playing new places around the NFL this season

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets' Mekhi Bection still figuring things out in camp Mekhi Becton has had some issues stopping pass rushers from getting to Zach Wilson in training camp. Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur...

AUGUST 19, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Mekhi Becton appreciates battling Carl Lawson, rest of Jets defense Mekhi Becton thinks that Carl Lawson and the rest of the Jets defense has helped elevate the team’s offensive line.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Becton thanks Lawson for making him better on offensive line FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Mekhi Becton had to say thank you to Carl Lawson. Becton, the second-year left tackle, has been beaten often in trainin...

AUGUST 16, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Mekhi Becton embracing battles with Carl Lawson: 'Iron sharpens iron' Mekhi Becton & Carl Lawson have been going toe-to-toe in the trenches the early days of Jets training camp. Becton is embracing the battles.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Ready to roll Becton (foot) is "ready to roll" after dealing with plantar fasciitis this spring, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

Impact As expected, Becton appears to be fully healthy at the start of training camp. Head coach Robert Saleh said the 2020 No. 11 overall pick is in "fantastic shape" and is "ready to roll" as the Jets begin the season. Last year, the Louisville product started 13 games at left tackle and will be key in keeping rookie Zach Wilson healthy during the 2021 campaign.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jets report for camp with heavy hearts, Wilson unsigned

Robert Saleh and the New York Jets were focused on football again after spending the last several days mourning the loss of their friend, colleague and mentor

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mekhi Becton ranked a top-10 tackle by ESPN Surveyed NFL execs, players, scouts and coaches think the Jets’ Mekhi Becton is one of the best tackles in the league after one season.

JULY 11, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Mekhi Becton wants Jets to revive tweaked Titans throwbacks The Jets can add another uniform to their rotation in 2022. Mekhi Becton wants it to be an updated version of the “Titans of New York” look.

JUNE 29, 2021 • USATODAY.COM