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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 30: Mekhi Becton #73 and Scott Matlock #44 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrate after their team’s touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth quarter of a game at SoFi Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by John McCoy\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
While NFL<\/a> training camp has begun for all 32 NFL teams, that doesn\u2019t mean that there aren\u2019t still players available via free agency who are still looking for a place to play.<\/p>\n This is especially true for the San Francisco 49ers<\/a>, who just signed Deebo Samuel to a one-year, $7 million contract less than a week ago.<\/p>\n While adding Deebo is a good skill-position player signing for late in the cycle, San Francisco is also thought to have a need at offensive line still.<\/p>\n The 49ers have struggled to find a dependable right tackle capable of handling elite edge rushers one-on-one.<\/p>\n Recently, the 49ers have been named a best fit for former Super Bowl champion OL Mekhi Becton<\/a>.<\/p>\n More NFL on Heavy: 49ers\u2019 Deebo Samuel Gets Blunt on Ricky Pearsall\u2019s Injury<\/a><\/p>\n Should the 49ers Sign Mekhi Becton? GettyLAS VEGAS, NEVADA \u2013 SEPTEMBER 15: Mekhi Becton #73 of the Los Angeles Chargers<\/a> prepares to block during the NFL 2025 game against the Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> at Allegiant Stadium on September 15, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n NFL.com writer Grant Gordon<\/a> recently named the 49ers at a potential option for guard Mekhi Becton, who remains unsigned.<\/p>\n Becton, 27, was a former first-round NFL draft pick by the New York Jets<\/a> (where he spent the first three years of his career).<\/p>\n He\u2019s also a Super Bowl champion from his time with the Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> in 2024.<\/p>\n In 2025, Becton played for the Los Angeles Chargers. Across five NFL seasons, he\u2019s played in 61 total games (59 starts).<\/p>\n It\u2019s actually interesting that Becton has not signed with an NFL organization yet, given his ability to stay on the field (minus his knee injury in 2022), and the fact that he\u2019s a large guard at 6-7, 360+ pounds.<\/p>\n More NFL on Heavy: 49ers WR Deebo Samuel Gets Major Role Update After Ricky Pearsall News<\/a><\/p>\n Why Do the 49ers Need Offensive Line Help?<\/p>\n Trent Williams<\/a> is perhaps the best offensive lineman in the entire NFL, but he\u2019s 36 and aging quickly.<\/p>\n And aside from having the blind side protected for Brock Purdy<\/a>, the 49ers struggled to plug gaps last season at the other OL positions.<\/p>\n Kyle Shanahan\u2019s outside-zone rushing attack depends on athletic offensive linemen who can reach linebackers and move laterally, especially at the right guard and tackle positions.<\/p>\n This is how the San Francisco 49ers\u2019 current depth chart looks up front:<\/p>\n LT: Trent Williams, LG: Robert Jones<\/a>, C: Jake Brendel, RG: Dominik Puni, RT: Colton McKivitz.<\/p>\n And perhaps the biggest reason why the 49ers need offensive line help is that the NFC West is now reloaded with pass rushers with the addition of Myles Garrett<\/a> to the Los Angeles Rams<\/a>, so a guard to\u00a0try and block Garrett could pay dividends for San Francisco.<\/p>\n More NFL on Heavy: 49ers Lose Key Executive Amid Kyle Shanahan Drama<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\tTJ French<\/a> covers the MLB for Heavy. TJ is a graduate of the University of Georgia. He has 2+ years of writing experience.
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