CANTON, Ohio -- After several months of losing weight and gaining perspective, New York Jets tackle Mekhi Becton is ready for his first game action in 691 days.
Becton 2.0 is scheduled to debut Thursday night against the Cleveland Browns in the Hall of Fame Game, an important step in his long recovery from two surgeries on his right knee. The 2020 first-round pick is slated to play 20 to 25 snaps at left tackle, probably with the backups.
He still harbors the goal of being the opening-day starter, but first things first.