John Metchie III makes Eagles debut
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Two of his bigger swings recently involved adding Jakorian Bennett after most of the East Coast went to bed and executing a trade that no one saw coming. Who would have thought? John Metchie was a 2022 second-round NFL Draft choice whom Philadelphia added by swapping players and draft compensation with the AFC South's Houston Texans.
The Philadelphia Eagles have a new wide receiver in town in John Metchie III. Philadelphia swung a deal with the Houston Texans and sent tight end Harrison Brya
The Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans have agreed to a trade that sends wide receiver John Metchie III and a 2026 sixth-round pick from Houston to Philadelphia in exchange for tight end Harrison Bryant and a 2026 fifth-round pick,
Metchie caught five of eight targets for 45 yards while adding 23 yards on one kickoff return in Houston's 20-10 preseason loss to the Vikings in Week 1. Philadelphia officially announced the move on Monday, reuniting Metchie with DeVonta Smith and other former Alabama teammates.