Chargers Release Becton, Dissly to Gain $14.5M Cap Space

The Los Angeles Chargers released offensive guard Mekhi Becton and tight end Will Dissly on Wednesday, while also waiving offensive tackle Savion Washington, as the team begins reshaping its roster ahead of NFL free agency.

The moves free up approximately 14.5 million in salary cap space, boosting the Chargers' total to around 98 million, according to cap tracking data. Becton's departure alone saves 9.7 million against the 2026 cap, avoiding a scheduled 2.5 million roster bonus and an additional 1 million incentive due later this month. The 26-year-old Becton, a former first-round pick, had signed a two-year, 20 million contract with the Chargers last offseason after helping the Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl in 2024. In 15 starts during the 2025 season, however, Becton struggled, earning low marks from Pro Football Focus as one of the league's weakest guards in both run blocking and pass protection. He allowed three sacks and 37 pressures while playing amid broader offensive line issues, including season-ending injuries to tackles Rashawn Slater and limited play from Joe Alt.

Dissly's release saves another 4 million. The 28-year-old tight end spent the past two seasons...