MOBILE, Ala. -- New York Jets left tackle Mekhi Becton, a former first-round pick whose career has been marked by injuries and concerns about his weight, will have to fight for his old starting job in training camp.
Coach Robert Saleh applied some pressure, telling reporters Tuesday at the Senior Bowl that Becton and George Fant will compete against each other at left tackle. It was a surprising revelation, considering Becton's draft status (11th overall in 2020), and it surely will fuel speculation about his future.
"George Fant stepped in at that left tackle spot and did a wonderful job," Saleh said.