New Eagles WR John Metchie III spoke to reporters for the first time in Philly on Tuesday after training camp practice.John Metchie III reflects on overcoming leukemia and torn ACL in rookie season or

P HILADELPHIA - A day after officially being acquired in a trade from the Houston Texans, fourth-year receiver John Metchie was thrown into the deep end of the pool in his first practice with the Eagles.

Philadelphia is at it again. The Eagles are acquiring wide receiver John Metchie III from the Texans, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Sunday.

DeMeco Ryans said John Metchie's return from cancer was an inspiration to the team and predicts receiver will do well in Philadelphia.

The Houston Texans made a trade this past week to deal wide receiver John Metchie III to the Philadelphia Eagles, paired with a sixth-round pick, in exchange for tight end Harrison Bryant and a fifth-round pick.