Mekhi Becton now a former Jet, signs with Bengals

Mekhi Becton’s time with the Jets is officially over. Becton took a visit to Cincinnati Thursday. He can now start calling it home. Becton is now a member of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Former #Jets first-round pick Mekhi Becton visited the #Bengals.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2024

Becton leaves after four seasons with the Jets that were filled with injuries, including playing just one game due to knee injuries between 2021 and 2022. He did stay relatively healthy in 2023 and was able to cash in a bit on the success last season, showing he still has some potential that can be tapped into. Now it’s up to the Bengals to see if they can make some magic with him.

Becton could possibly compete for the starting job at right tackle after the Bengals lost Jonah Williams in free agency to the Arizona Cardinals.

Becton was drafted 11th overall by the Jets in 2020. After a roller coaster four years, he’ll now try to protect Joe Burrow.