Trending Now - Chargers Set to Release Becton, Freeing up $9.7M in Cap Space
WHO:
Los Angeles Chargers
Mekhi Becton, guard
Will Dissly, tight end
Joe Hortiz, Chargers General Manager
Mike McDaniel, Chargers Offensive Coordinator
Bradley Bozeman, retired center
Justin Herbert, quarterback
Savion Washington, tackle
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Network analyst
Oronde Gadsden, tight end
Jeremy Fowler, ESPN reporter
WHAT:
The Chargers released Mekhi Becton and Will Dissly on March 4, 2026.
The release of Becton saves the Chargers $9.7 million against the salary cap.
Dissly's release frees up $4 million in cap space.
The Chargers' projected cap space is around $98 million after these moves.
Becton was due a $2.5 million roster bonus on the third day of the 2026 New League Year.
Becton started 15 of 16 games for the Chargers in 2025.
Dissly appeared in 26 games and made 11 starts for the Chargers over two years, with 63 receptions for 594 yards and two touchdowns.
Dissly set career highs in 2024 with 50 receptions and 481 yards.
Becton signed a two-year, $20 million deal with the Chargers in March 2025.
Becton struggled with injuries, playing all offensive snaps in just six games during the 2025 season.
The Chargers are looking to replace retired center Bradley Bozeman and have multiple free agents from last year's offensive line.
WHERE:
Los Angeles, California
WHEN:
Releases occurred on March 4, 2026.
The 2026 New League Year begins on March 11, 2026.
Becton signed with the Chargers in March 2025.
Dissly was signed in the 2024 offseason.
WHY:
The Chargers released Becton and Dissly to create cap savings and revamp their offensive line under a new scheme.
Becton did not fit the new offensive scheme that requires linemen with "more range."
HOW:
The Chargers utilized the salary cap space created by the releases to potentially address needs in free agency and the draft.
On March 4, 2026, the Los Angeles Chargers released guard Mekhi Becton and tight end Will Dissly, freeing up a combined $13.7 million in salary cap space as they prepare for the upcoming New League Year. Becton, who started 15 of 16 games last season, struggled with injuries and was due a $2.5 million roster bonus, while Dissly made 11 starts over two years, setting career highs in 2024. With these moves, the Chargers now have around $98 million in projected cap space as they look to revamp their offensive line under a new scheme.