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Jets want Mekhi Becton to return in his best shape next season

Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton during training camp at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, N.J. on Aug. 11. Credit: Noah K. Murray

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – The Jets want left tackle Mekhi Becton to return for his third NFL season in the best possible shape after a knee injury marred his year.

Becton dislocated his kneecap in Week 1 at Carolina, and never returned.

"We want Mekhi back on the field," general manager Joe Douglas said. "Mekhi wants to be back on the field. I think for him [it’s] attacking this offseason and coming back in the best possible shape he can be in.