The Philadelphia Eagles are staying active on the NFL trade market, something they have done often under the leadership of general manager Howie Roseman.
The Eagles acquired wide receiver John Metchie III from the Houston Texans on Sunday, per multiple reports.
Here’s what to know about Metchie as he joins the reigning Super Bowl champions and looks to carve out a role in their receiving corps.
John Metchie trade details
Below is a look at the details of the Metchie trade, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Eagles receive:
- WR John Metchie
- 2026 sixth-round pick
Texans receive:
- TE Harrison Bryant
- 2026 fifth-round pick
Who is John Metchie?
Metchie, 25, was a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft by the Texans. The Alabama product missed his rookie campaign in 2022 while battling leukemia but played 29 games for Houston during the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
Metchie totaled 40 catches for 412 yards and one touchdown during his time with the Texans. That included career-best marks in catches (24), receiving yards (254) and touchdowns (1) in 2024.
Metchie never was able to carve out a sizable role with the Texans. He will look to earn a larger one with the Eagles.
Eagles WR depth chart
Below is a look at how the Eagles’ top six receivers currently align, according to the Eagles’ official website.
- A.J. Brown*
- DeVonta Smith*
- Jahan Dotson*
- Johnny Wilson
- Ainias Smith
- Terrace Marshall
* Denotes starter.
It isn’t yet clear where Metchie will fall in Philadelphia’s pecking order, but the Eagles’ decision to trade for him indicates they would like to keep him on the 53-man roster.
That will enter the 25-year-old into a stiff competition with Wilson, Smith and Marshall for the backup jobs behind Philadelphia’s starting trio.
John Metchie 40 time
Metchie did not run a 40-yard dash ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft. He suffered a torn ACL late during the 2021 college football season and was unable to participate in athletic testing drills in advance of the draft.
Did John Metchie play with Jalen Hurts at Alabama?
No, Metchie did not play with Hurts at Alabama. Hurts transferred from Alabama to Oklahoma ahead of the 2019 college football season.
Metchie debut as a freshman at Alabama in 2019. He primarily played with Tua Tagovailoa, Mac Jones and Bryce Young during his three seasons with the Crimson Tide. All three signal-callers became first-round picks.