Texans trade John Metchie III to Eagles
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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.
PHILADELPHIA - 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.
The Eagles traded for Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Metchie could become the team’s No. 4 WR this season. Johnny Wilson, Darius Cooper and Ainias Smith have each played well during training camp, but it wasn’t enough to stop Philadelphia from adding more depth.