Nicholas Julian Becton (born February 11, 1990) is a former

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. He played

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Professional career

San Diego Chargers

On April 27, 2013, Becton signed with the

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as an

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. On September 28, 2013, Becton was promoted to the Chargers' active roster. On November 16, 2013, Becton was released by the Chargers, but signed to the

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on November 18, 2013. The Chargers released Becton on August 25, 2014.

New York Giants

He was signed to the New York Giants practice squad a few days after his release from the Bears.

New Orleans Saints

On November 4, 2014, the

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signed Becton to their active roster. He was waived on September 5, 2015.

Chicago Bears

Becton was signed to the

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' practice squad on September 7, 2015. On March 9, 2016, Becton signed a one-year deal with the

. He was released by Chicago when the Bears signed Mike Adams on August 10, 2016. He was later placed on injured reserve.

Detroit Lions

On July 31, 2017, Becton signed with the

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. He was waived on September 2, 2017.

Kansas City Chiefs

On October 23, 2017, Becton was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was released on November 9, 2017.

New York Giants (second stint)

On November 14, 2017, Becton was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 30, 2017. On September 1, 2018, Becton was released by the Giants.

References

External links

San Diego Chargers bio

{{DEFAULTSORT:Becton, Nick 1990 births Living people American football offensive linemen Sportspeople from Wilmington, North Carolina Virginia Tech Hokies football players San Diego Chargers players New York Giants players New Orleans Saints players Chicago Bears players Detroit Lions players Kansas City Chiefs players New Hanover High School alumni