THE Philadelphia Eagles have lost a key piece from their Super Bowl-winning team.
Philly romped to victory against the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans, Louisiana last month.
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The Eagles dominated in every aspect, including in the trenches up front.
And one of their key offensive linemen Mekhi Becton has agreed a deal elsewhere.
Guard Becton has come to terms on a mega deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.
The 25-year-old agreed a two-year deal worth up to $20 million.
Becton was the No. 11 overall NFL Draft pick by the New York Jets in 2020.
He was a free agent in 2024 and agreed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The 25-year-old was initially signed as a backup tackle.
But he transitioned over to guard to try and win a starting spot and was successful.
Becton started 15 games in the regular-season and helped the Eagles pull off a remarkable Super Bowl win.
Philadelphia beat Kansas City 40-22 at the Superdome to dash their hopes of a historic three-peat.
The offensive line is a key part of Philadelphia’s identity.
They use the “tush push” to great effect to help quarterback Jalen Hurts gain valuable yards.
And the Eagles offensive line was almost faultless in the running game in 2024.
They helped Saquon Barkley hit astonishing heights after his switch from the New York Giants.
On the defensive line, the Eagles lost a stalwart from their franchise this year.
Brandon Graham was part of the team that won the Super Bowl in 2018 against the New England Patriots.
And he capped off a legendary career with victory over the Kansas City Chiefs last month.
Graham, 36, was in floods of tears as he announced his retirement.
“I gave everything I had in this,” he said during a press conference.
“And I don’t have no regrets.”
