Mekhi Becton out four to five weeks after surgery (Report)

Mekhi Becton, NY Jets, Getty ImagesNew York Jets left tackle Mekhi Becton to undergo surgery

The New York Jets will be without the anchor of their offensive line for a few games, but it appears that they have averted major disaster.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport has reported that Mekhi Becton will be out for the next 4-5 weeks after “arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies.” Becton, the Jets’ starting left tackle and top pick from 2020’s virtual draft, left Sunday’s game in Carolina after suffering a lower body injury during third quarter action.

Mekhi Becton will be out about 4-5 weeks after arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies, source said. So, subluxation, MCL sprain, and minor…