The Chargers signed Becton to a two-year deal last March, but the contract included no guaranteed money for the 2026 season. By releasing him, the team would free up $9.7 million in cap space while incurring just $2.5 million in dead money.
Becton appeared in 15 regular-season games for the Chargers at right guard and started their playoff loss to the Patriots. The 2020 Jets first-round pick overcame early career injuries to earn a starting role with the Eagles in 2024, helping them to a Super Bowl win before joining Los Angeles.