The Chargers made just one significant addition along the offensive line this season.
But it was a big one — literally — in bringing in Mekhi Becton, who stands at 6-foot-7 and weighs 363 pounds.
Now, with the Bolts set to open the 2025 season in eight days against the Chiefs in Brazil, Chargers Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman can't wait to see the impact Becton makes up front.
"I just want him to be the best version of himself and the rest will take care of itself," Roman said Thursday. "He's got a tremendous ability and you can tell he really loves football, loves being with the guys. That's big, I think that really helps the offensive line.
"Just be best version of himself," Roman added. "What is that? Be a big, physical, shutdown guard and people mover. All of the above. Really excited to have him and glad he's back out there."
So, what does the "best version" of Becton look like for the man himself?
"Being healthy," Becton said. "That's the best way I can put it: just being healthy. I felt like I did that last year, and I can do it again."
Becton switched from tackle to right guard in 2024, flourishing with the Eagles as he helped Philadelphia win a Super Bowl.
He posted an overall Pro Football Focus grade of 75.2 in the regular season, good for 16th among guards with at least 500 snaps.
He was also effective as a run blocker, posting a PFF grade of 74.7, which was the 14th-best mark among all guards with 500-plus snaps.
View photos of the Chargers 53-man roster as of Dec. 4, 2025.
#0 | LB | Daiyan Henley
#0 | LB | Daiyan Henley
#1 | WR | Quentin Johnston
#1 | WR | Quentin Johnston
#2 | DB | Elijah Molden
#2 | DB | Elijah Molden
#3 | S | Derwin James, Jr.
#3 | S | Derwin James, Jr.
#5 | QB | Trey Lance
#5 | QB | Trey Lance
#6 | LB | Denzel Perryman
#6 | LB | Denzel Perryman
#9 | WR | Tre' Harris
#9 | WR | Tre' Harris
#10 | QB | Justin Herbert
#10 | QB | Justin Herbert
#11 | K | Cameron Dicker
#11 | K | Cameron Dicker
#12 | WR | Derius Daivs
#12 | WR | Derius Daivs
#13 | WR | Keenan Allen
#13 | WR | Keenan Allen
#15 | WR | Ladd McConkey
#15 | WR | Ladd McConkey
#16 | P | JK Scott
#16 | P | JK Scott
#20 | CB | Cam Hart
#20 | CB | Cam Hart
#23 | S | Tony Jefferson
#23 | S | Tony Jefferson
#24 | CB | Benjamin St-Juste
#24 | CB | Benjamin St-Juste
#26 | CB | Donte Jackson
#26 | CB | Donte Jackson
#27 | S | RJ Mickens
#27 | S | RJ Mickens
#29 | CB | Tarheeb Still
#29 | CB | Tarheeb Still
#30 | RB | Kimani Vidal
#30 | RB | Kimani Vidal
32 | RB | Jaret Patterson
#32 | RB | Jaret Patterson
#33 | DB | Deane Leonard
#33 | DB | Deane Leonard
#40 | S | Kendall Williamson
#40 | S | Kendall Williamson
#42 | TE | Tucker Fisk
#42 | TE | Tucker Fisk
#43 | LB | Troy Dye
#43 | LB | Troy Dye
#44 | FB/DL | Scott Matlock
#44 | FB/DL | Scott Matlock
#45 | OLB | Tuli Tuipulotu
#45 | OLB | Tuli Tuipulotu
#46 | CB | Nikko Reed
#46 | CB | Nikko Reed
#47 | LS | Josh Harris
#47 | LS | Josh Harris
#48 | OLB | Bud Dupree
#48 | OLB | Bud Dupree
#52 | OLB | Khalil Mack
#52 | OLB | Khalil Mack
#53 | LB | Del'Shawn Phillips
#53 | OLB | Del'Shawn Phillips
#54 | OLB | Kyle Kennard
#54 | OLB | Kyle Kennard
#58 | LB | Marlowe Wax
#58 | LB | Marlowe Wax
#64 | OL | Trevor Penning
#64 | OL | Trevor Penning
#66 | T | Bobby Hart
#66 | T | Bobby Hart
#68 | OL | Jamaree Salyer
#68 | OL | Jamaree Salyer
#73 | G | Mekhi Becton
#73 | OL | Mekhi Becton
#74 | T | Austin Deculus
#74 | OL | Austin Deculus
#75 | C | Bradley Bozeman
#75 | C | Bradley Bozeman
#77 | G | Zion Johnson
#77 | G | Zion Johnson
#78 | C | Andre James
#78 | C | Andre James
#79 | G/T | Trey Pipkins III
#79 | G/T | Trey Pipkins III
#83 | TE | Tyler Conklin
#83 | TE | Tyler Conklin
#84 | WR | KeAndre Lambert-Smith
#84 | WR | KeAndre Lambert-Smith
#86 | TE | Oronde Gadsden
#86 | TE | Oronde Gadsden
#89 | TE | Will Dissly
#89 | TE | Will Dissly
#90 | DL | Tear Tart
#90 | DL | Tear Tart
#91 | DL | Da'Shawn Hand
#91 | DL | Da'Shawn Hand
#92 | DL | Justin Eboigbe
#92 | DL | Justin Eboigbe
#96 | DL | Naquan Jones
#96 | DL | Naquan Jones
#98 | OLB | Odafe Oweh
#98 | OLB | Odafe Oweh
#99 | DT | Jamaree Caldwell
#99 | DT | Jamaree Caldwell
#7 | RB | DJ Uiagalelei
#7 | RB | DJ Uiagalelei
#31 | S | Marcus Williams
#31 | S | Marcus Williams
#34 | RB | Amar Johnson
#34 | RB | Amar Johnson
#37 | CB | Isas Waxter
#37 | CB | Isas Waxter
#38 | RB | Trayveon Williams
#38 | RB | Trayveon Williams
#41 | RB | Royce Freeman
#41 | RB | Royce Freeman
#49 | TE | Thomas Yassmin
#49 | TE | Thomas Yassmin
#50 | LB | Emany Johnson
#50 | LB | Emany Johnson
#62 | C/G | Sam Mustipher
#62 | C/G | Sam Mustipher
This is a 2025 photo of Josh Kaltenberger of the Los Angeles Chargers NFL football team. This image reflects the Los Angeles Chargers active roster as of Thursday, May 8, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
#63 | C | Josh Kaltenberger
#67 | OL | Foster Sarell
#67 | OL | Foster Sarell
#71 | G | Branson Taylor
#71 | G | Branson Taylor
81 | WR | Dalevon Campbell
81 | WR | Dalevon Campbell
#82 | WR | JaQuae Jackson
#82 | WR | JaQuae Jackson
#94 | DL | TeRah Edwards
#94 | DL | TeRah Edwards
#95 | DL | Kyle Peko
#95 | DL | Kyle Peko
#97 | OLB | Garmon Randolph
#97 | OLB | Garmon Randolph
#8 | QB | Omarion Hampton
#8 | QB | Omarion Hampton
#28 | RB | Hassan Haskins
#28 | RB | Hassan Haskins
#93 | DL | Otito Ogbonnia
#93 | DL | Otito Ogbonnia
#22 | RB | Najee Harris
#22 | RB | Najee Harris
#25 | LB | Junior Colson
#25 | LB | Junior Colson
#37 | CB | Jordan Oladokun
#37 | CB | Jordan Oladokun
#39 | CB | Eric Rogers
#39 | CB | Eric Rogers
#69 | DL | Josh Fuga
#69 | DL | Josh Fuga
#70 | T | Rashawn Slater
#70 | T | Rashawn Slater
#76 | T | Joe Alt
#76 | T | Joe Alt
#67 | T | Savion Washington
#67 | T | Savion Washington
Becton did miss time in training camp with what he called "nagging things," but noted Thursday that all eyes are on Week 1.
"Ready to go," Becton said. "Excited to be back with the guys."
He later added: "I wouldn't say it was frustration, just missing the guys. I'd rather be around my guys than be in the training room. Anyone would rather do that. Just missed being around the guys, building that chemistry. That's what I'm working through right now."
It's clear, even from practice, the impact that Becton has on the group.
Football wise, he brings a physical and menacing presence, and should help elevate the group's overall play in 2025.
But Becton's good-natured and jovial personality has also had a positive effect on the position room, too.
Multiple offensive line teammates said this offseason how much of a spark Becton brings to the group.
Becton on Thursday explained why he brings a fun and engaging attitude with him to the team facility on a daily basis.
"I'm blessed to be in the position I'm in from the place that I'm from. Just taking every day, being happy every day," Becton said. "A lot of people would wish to be in my position, especially from Richmond, Virginia.
"I just know that I'm blessed and can't take anything for granted, so I try to have fun every single day," Becton added. "I don't know if you see me but i high five the guys coming off the field, just do little things to try and up the morale."
The Chargers will surely take Becton's good vibes in 2025 through the usual ups and downs of an NFL season.
But they also expect the 26-year-old to help protect Justin Herbert and open up running lanes for Najee Harris and Omarion Hampton, especially with left tackle Rashawn Slater out for the season.
If Becton can do both, he'll go down as one of the best free agent signings across the entire NFL.
"Just work every day," Roman said. "If he puts the work in ... really dials in, the stratosphere is the limit for Mekhi."
