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Becton, who was selected 11th overall in the 2020 NFL draft by the New York Jets, brings versatility to the Green Bay roster having split his professional career between the guard and tackle positions. His arrival follows a stint with the Los Angeles Chargers last season, where he appeared in 15 games and made 14 starts.
Addressing depth and performance concerns
The Packers are currently navigating a challenging start to the season with a 1-2 record, hampered significantly by instability and injuries along the offensive front. The team has already utilized three different starters at left guard through the first three weeks of play. Preferred starter Aaron Banks, currently in the second year of a four-year, $77 million contract, has been limited to a single appearance due to persistent toe and knee injuries. In his absence, the team has rotated between Donovan Jennings and rookie Jager Burton.
The interior line has faced further pressure with the struggles of first-year starter Jacob Monk at right guard. Additionally, the unit suffered a major blow in Week 1 when starting right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele sustained a season-ending knee injury. These personnel issues have contributed to a difficult start for the offense, which currently ranks last in the league with an average of 48.7 rushing yards per game. Furthermore, the line has recorded a 16% pass block win rate, the lowest mark for any team through the first three games of a season since the metric began being tracked in 2017.
Becton's path to Green Bay
Becton, 27, enters the Packers' system after being released by the Chargers during the offseason. His 2025 campaign was marked by inconsistency and injury, with the 6-foot-7, 363-pound lineman playing 72% of snaps and appearing in 100% of snaps in only six contests. He missed time due to a concussion and a knee injury, and was frequently rotated throughout the season. Statistically, he ranked as the 49th-worst guard in pass block win rate at 91.2% and the 127th-ranked lineman in run block win rate at 63.4%.
Before his time in Los Angeles, Becton endured four injury-plagued seasons as an offensive tackle in New York. He experienced a brief career revival in 2024 while playing for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, where a transition to the guard position proved successful. The Packers will now look to integrate both Becton and Tomlinson into a unit desperate for stability as they attempt to improve their offensive output.
