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Jets’ Robert Saleh, Mekhi Becton comment on OT’s ‘nagging foot injury’

The Jets do not have their starting left tackle and 2020 first-round draft pick for their mandatory minicamp, which began Tuesday.

Mekhi Becton is currently dealing with plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the tissue connecting the heel bone to the toes) and has been advised not to participate in the specific period of the Jets’ offseason program.

Surgery shouldn’t be required though, and amid the commencement of minicamp, Robert Saleh assured reporters Becton should be good to go for training camp late next month.

“We’re very confident he’ll be ready to go.