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Packers Sign Former First-Round Pick to Active Roster After Loss

The Green Bay Packers signed Super Bowl-winning guard Mekhi Becton to their practice squad on September 28. Nearly one month later, the team is adding the former first-round pick to its active roster. Green Bay is placing depth guard Jacob…

By Parker Hurley · Heavy

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 8:15 PM

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The Green Bay Packers signed offensive lineman Mekhi Becton to their active roster from the practice squad.
Green Bay placed depth guard Jacob Monk on injured reserve to make room for Becton.
Becton was originally selected 11th overall by the New York Jets in the 2020 NFL Draft.

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The Green Bay Packers have signed offensive lineman Mekhi Becton to their active roster from the practice squad. The move comes following the team's Week 7 loss to the Detroit Lions, with depth guard Jacob Monk being placed on injured reserve to open a spot.

Becton originally joined the Packers' practice squad on September 28 after stints with the Jets, Eagles, and Chargers. Writer Parker Hurley notes that Becton provides depth at both tackle and guard, positioning him alongside veteran Kevin Zeitler as a candidate to potentially enter the starting lineup at right guard.

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