FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets offensive lineman Mekhi Becton returned to the field Wednesday for the first time in 11 months, sporting a smaller waistline and playing a new position.
Becton, drafted 11th overall in 2020 as a potential franchise left tackle, played right tackle in practice and will remain there for the remainder of the season, coach Robert Saleh announced.
The shakeup had been rumored since the end of last season, in large part because George Fant, who replaced the injured Becton in 2021, played so well at left tackle.