Eagles obtain WR John Metchie III from Texans
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Former Texans receiver John Metchie participated in his first Eagles' practice on Tuesday and is already building chemistry with the quarterbacks.
Two of his bigger swings recently involved adding Jakorian Bennett after most of the East Coast went to bed and executing a trade that no one saw coming. Who would have thought? John Metchie was a 2022 second-round NFL Draft choice whom Philadelphia added by swapping players and draft compensation with the AFC South's Houston Texans.
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.