Mekhi Becton’s injury 

After a shaky rookie season, this year is a big one

for New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson.

And the team did everything it thought necessary this offseason to help him succeed,

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loading up on the offensive side of the ball via free agency and the draft.

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Part of the optimism around what Wilson might be able to accomplish is his individual

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potential as the second overall pick in 2021. Another part is the potential of New York’s

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offensive line to be amongst the league’s best. That part just

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took a hit Tuesday with reports that 2020 first-round tackle

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Mekhi Becton is likely to miss the season with an avulsion fracture of his right knee cap.

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