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2020 first-round draft pick Mekhi Becton’s effort to turn his career around has hit a rocky patch.
According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Becton left Sunday’s practice with an apparent right leg injury.
After leaving the field, Becton He finally limped to the locker room..
Becton, the 11th overall pick by the Jets four years ago, has moved from tackle to right guard and appears to be in position to be a starter if he can stay healthy.
Health has been an issue for Becton. He has played in just 31 of 67 games during his four-year career.
The other leading candidate to be starting right guard, Tyler Steen, is also dealing with an injury.
