Eagles trade for John Metchie III from Texans in receiving boost
Share and Follow

The Eagles added wide receiver John Metchie III in a trade with the Texans on Sunday, with the start of the regular season only a few weeks away. 

According to ESPN, the Texans’ sixth-round draft choice and Metchie are being traded to Philadelphia in return for tight end Harrison Bryant and a fifth-round draft pick.

This trade is considered a low-risk, high-reward opportunity for the Eagles. NBC Sports Philadelphia noted that Bryant was unlikely to secure a spot on the 53-man roster post-camp, and this transaction further strengthens Philadelphia’s wide receiver corps.

Metchie is coming off a season where he had a career-best 254 receiving yards on 24 catches while reaching the end zone once for Houston. 

He also appeared in both Texans playoff games last year. 

Metchie, who was drafted by Houston as a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, will integrate into a wide receiver group featuring A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, Johnny Wilson, Darius Cooper, and Ainias Smith.

He was also teammates with DeVonta Smith during their college days at Alabama. 

Recently, the Eagles also orchestrated a trade with the Raiders to pick up cornerback Jakorian Bennett, and one NFL GM doesn’t think that the Eagles are done just yet, either. 

“Don’t think Eagles are done with trades. They have so many picks next year and that team is always gonna be aggressive,” an AFC general manager told NFL insider Jordan Schultz. 

Bryant signed a one-year, $1.2 million deal with the Eagles in March and collected nine catches for 86 yards last season with the Raiders. 

He was selected in the 2020 draft and spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Browns.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Browns reveal Shedeur Sanders' role ahead of Jets matchup

Browns Announce Shedeur Sanders’ Positioning for Upcoming Clash with Jets

Say goodbye to casual attire for Shedeur Sanders. Head coach Kevin Stefanski…
Rare Saturday Senate session ends with few signs of shutdown progress

Uncommon Saturday Senate Meeting Concludes Amid Limited Progress on Shutdown Resolution

In a rare Saturday session at the Capitol, senators adjourned without achieving…
Indiana cleaning lady fatally shot after showing up at wrong home: police

Indiana Housekeeper Tragically Killed After Mistakenly Arriving at Incorrect Residence: Police Report

In a tragic incident in Indiana, a cleaning lady lost her life…
Habba: DOJ moved ‘swiftly and decisively’ to stop ISIS-linked Halloween terror plot targeting Jews

DOJ’s Quick Action Thwarts Halloween Terror Threat Linked to ISIS, Jewish Community Targeted

Federal authorities have dismantled an ISIS-affiliated network spanning from Michigan to New…
I can't get over my abusive boyfriend

Breaking Free: My Journey to Overcoming an Abusive Relationship

DEAR ABBY: Recently, I extricated myself from a relationship filled with both…
A vehicle that crashed into a local business is towed away, while law enforcement investigate the scene on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times via AP)

Vehicle in Police Pursuit Crashes into Florida Bar, Resulting in 4 Fatalities and 11 Injuries

A speeding vehicle trying to escape law enforcement plowed into a busy…
Views of New York City's next First Lady exposed in her drawings

Unveiling NYC’s Next First Lady: Discover Her Vision Through Captivating Art

The political beliefs of New York City’s incoming First Lady have become…
Suspect steals Bedford Park police squad car, US Postal Service truck, hits mother, 2 children in Bridgeview, officials say

Washington Middle School Teacher in Aurora Accused of Assaulting Former Student in Wheaton

A middle school teacher from Aurora is facing serious charges after being…