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 p

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.

Hypothetical trades are always an intriguing idea to consider as the NFL season grows closer. The New Orleans Saints are hopeful in their first season under Kellen Moore, and making some moves to improve their roster and overall depth could be on the horizon.

It’s just business as usual in the NFL. This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/eagles as Eagles' Messaging With Metchie Trade Is Business As Usual In The NFL.