Chargers signed Guard Mekhi Becton to a 2-year, $20 million deal

Without knowing whether the Saints were interested in Becton, offered or were taken seriously, and with the money not the result of a bidding war —

I usually default to these assumptions about agent and player.

Becton wanted to play for Harbaugh and with Justin Herbert, as that may be a rising team.

and…

Some here steadfastly think the Saints’ cap is a non-issue, but it’s easy for agents to tell their players things like … “we like Kellen Moore but the team’s cap is unstable and they appear headed for a QB transition in the seasons you would be signing for. Let’s go with Harbaugh, Justin, and California.”

By the way, the Chargers have $60M in a cap space, a young team, Najee Harris, and they just spent only $11M to chop off Joey Bosa, and not take on a new contract for the popular vet. Their dead cap is $16M in 2025.

Cap Health matters to agents, a lot.

This is made up speculation.

& he possibly didn't want to move to LG...

The Chargers have him listed as an OT not G.
That could be another reason he signed with them.



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This makes logical sense.