Report: Chargers to release G Mekhi Becton

The Los Angeles Chargers intend to release guard Mekhi Becton in a cost-cutting move, ESPN reported on Wednesday.

The Chargers would clear $9.7 million in salary cap room by cutting Becton.

Signed to a two-year, $20 million contract last March, Becton battled both injuries and admitted frustration in his first season with Los Angeles. The Chargers also need to replace center Bradley Bozeman, who announced his retirement on Feb. 23.

Becton, 26, appeared in 15 games (14 starts) last season with Los Angeles.