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Jahan Dotson was acquired late in training camp last summer, so he knows what it takes to adjust to a new team, something John Metchie will have to do quickly.
The Philadelphia Eagles bolstered their wide receiver depth on Sunday, trading for fourth-year Houston Texans WR John Metchie III. The reigning Super Bowl champions are sending tight end Harrison Bryant to Houston and swapping a pair of late-round picks,
Metchie, who was acquired Sunday from Houston, is close with DeVonta Smith from their time together at Alabama, and also has crossed paths with Jahan Dotson.
Dotson could be a bigger part of the Eagles' offense this season, and Mukuba might've just pushed himself into the starting safety picture.
The Eagles declined Dotson's fifth-year option in April, as his production didn't warrant the $16.8 million price tag he would've been owed in 2026. Dotson now heads into a contract year with the opportunity to bolster his value ahead of free agency.
PHILADELPHIA - The Eagles wrapped up their 2025 training camp with the 18th and final practice open to reporters. It was a lighter session that went 81 minutes
Last summer was a whirlwind for wide receiver Jahan Dotson. The Eagles acquired him from Washington on Aug. 22, and he barely had a chance to get his feet wet here before the season started.
In the final open practice of training camp, Hurts, Jahan Dotson, and Cooper all made their presence felt. Unlock Digital Access for unlimited access to Inquirer.com and The Inquirer App, plus 5 articles per month to gift to friends and family.
Philadelphia Eagles training camp is now complete, with Day 18 of practice in the books. The Birds had a walkthrough, then a short practice, and then another walkthrough to close it out. Mukuba is likely to be a starter at some point this season, in my opinion, but his injury hurts his chances of starting Week 1.
The Eagles are gearing up to defend their Super Bowl title, and in classic Howie Roseman fashion, the roster continues to evolve.