Chargers Face Uncertainty with Mekhi Becton’s Injury Ahead of Week 1 vs. Chiefs in Brazil
The Los Angeles Chargers are dealing with some concerning injury news just hours before their season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil. Starting right guard Mekhi Becton has been added to the injury report with an undisclosed illness, making his status for the game uncertain.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh had already created some mystery regarding the starting running back position, with both veteran Najee Harris and rookie Omarion Hampton still in the mix. Now, Becton’s potential absence adds to the uncertainty.
With the Chargers already missing Pro Bowl left tackle Rashawn Slater for the season, losing Becton would be a major blow to both protecting quarterback Justin Herbert and establishing the running game that Harbaugh values. Becton, a free-agent signing after winning a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles last season, missed much of training camp due to various injuries but returned in late August and was named the starter at right guard.
The highly anticipated AFC West matchup kicks off on Friday at 5 p.m. in Sao Paulo’s Corinthians Arena.
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