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Eagles Get Receiver John Metchie III From Texans for Tight End Harrison Bryant, AP Source Says
The Eagles traded a 2026 fifth-round pick and tight end Harrison Bryant for John Metchie III to bolster their wide receiver depth, joining a group led by A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.
- On Sunday, the Eagles traded a 2026 fifth-round pick and Harrison Bryant to Houston for John Metchie III and a 2026 sixth-round pick.
- After missing his rookie season, Metchie's limited snaps and production prompted the trade, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
- College stats show that Alabama’s Metchie caught 96 passes for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns in 2021, and 59 catches for 939 yards and six scores across 2019–2020 with DeVonta Smith.
- The move bolsters the Eagles' receiver room, as Metchie joins a stacked group led by A.J. Brown and reunites with DeVonta Smith, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
- Recent trades like Dotson and Bennett highlight GM Howie Roseman’s strategic early-move approach ahead of roster cutdowns.
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NFL Insider Reveals Eagles Outbid NFC Rival in Trade Pursuit
Former Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie was in demand this past week. It was revealed that multiple teams had interest in trading for the former second-round selection. However, the Philadelphia Eagles won the deal. Suddenly, there’s a new wideout in the City of Brotherly Love. Who Was the Other Team? According to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, the Eagles’ conference rival, the San Francisco 49ers, had a deal on the table for Metchie. The …
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AP Source: Eagles acquire WR John Metchie III from Houston
By Rob Maaddi The Eagles have acquired wide receiver John Metchie III from the Houston Texans for veteran tight end Harrison Bryant on Sunday, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the teams haven’t announced the deal. Metchie had 24 receptions for 254 yards and one touchdown last season. A second-round pick in 2022, Metchie missed his rookie season while bein…
49ers Tried to Trade for Former 2nd Round Wide Receiver: Report
On Sunday afternoon, an interesting trade was announced between the Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles that saw former second-round wide receiver John Metchie III and a sixth-round pick get dealt to the Eagles in exchange for tight end Harrison Bryant and a fifth-round pick. However, if things had gone the San Francisco 49ers‘ way, they would have been the ones landing Metchie.After getting destroyed by injuries in 2024, the Niners have been…
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