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Offensive line continues to be an area of importance for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and one top free agent has been linked to the Black and Gold brand of football.
Bleacher Report's Moe Moton recently compiled a list of seven "bargain-bin" free agents who could still help NFL teams, and the Steelers were named as a landing spot for former Super Bowl champion offensive lineman Mekhi Becton.
"In 2024, Mekhi Becton experienced a career rebirth with the Philadelphia Eagles, who made a Super Bowl run that season," Moton wrote. "He played an intricate role in their top-notch offensive line that opened lanes for the No. 2 rushing offense of that year. Running back Saquon Barkley ran behind Becton and Co. for a league-leading 2,005 yards. …
"Although Becton started in 14 of 15 outings with the Chargers, he battled knee and hand injuries that may have affected his performances. … Becton has an extensive injury history that dates back to his four-year stint with the New York Jets. Yet when healthy, the massive interior lineman can be an asset to a team that needs insurance for an underperforming starter or intends to feature a downhill ground attack in the upcoming campaign."
Becton, selected by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, enjoyed a career breakout with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024, during which he switched from offensive tackle to guard.
While he battled injuries during his short stint with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025, Becton's versatility alone would give the Steelers tremendous value for what's shaping up to be Aaron Rodgers' final NFL season.
For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any offseason moves, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers linked to free agent Super Bowl champion offensive lineman
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Bleacher Report's Moe Moton recently compiled a list of seven "bargain-bin" free agents who could still help NFL teams, and the Steelers were named as a landing spot for former Super Bowl champion offensive lineman Mekhi Becton.
"In 2024, Mekhi Becton experienced a career rebirth with the Philadelphia Eagles, who made a Super Bowl run that season," Moton wrote. "He played an intricate role in their top-notch offensive line that opened lanes for the No. 2 rushing offense of that year. Running back Saquon Barkley ran behind Becton and Co. for a league-leading 2,005 yards. …
"Although Becton started in 14 of 15 outings with the Chargers, he battled knee and hand injuries that may have affected his performances. … Becton has an extensive injury history that dates back to his four-year stint with the New York Jets. Yet when healthy, the massive interior lineman can be an asset to a team that needs insurance for an underperforming starter or intends to feature a downhill ground attack in the upcoming campaign."
Becton, selected by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, enjoyed a career breakout with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024, during which he switched from offensive tackle to guard.
While he battled injuries during his short stint with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025, Becton's versatility alone would give the Steelers tremendous value for what's shaping up to be Aaron Rodgers' final NFL season.
For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any offseason moves, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers linked to free agent Super Bowl champion offensive lineman
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