The Philadelphia Eagles have a wide receiver dilemma with three weeks remaining until the start of the regular season. While A.J. Brown is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during joint practices against the Cleveland Browns, the No. 3 receiver position is up for grabs. Jahan Dotson has yet to solidify the role, with Johnny Wilson, Ainias Smith, and Terrace Marshall Jr. in contention.
Concerned with their depth, the Eagles brought in a former second-rounder to the fold.
The Philadelphia Eagles acquire an AFC South WR
John Metchie, Houston Texans
Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY )Sports
According to Adam Schefter, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Houston Texans have agreed to a multi-player trade and a pick swap. The Eagles acquire John Metchie III and a 2026 sixth-round pick, and the Texans receive Harrison Bryant and a 2026 fifth-round pick. Metchie is in serious contention for the No. 3 receiver role.
Full trade:
🏈Texans receive: TE Harrison Bryant and a 5th-round pick.
🏈Eagles receive: WR John Metchie and a 6th-round pick.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 17, 2025
He’s had a rough start to his career and became the odd man out
Kansas City Chiefs, John Metchie, Houston Texans
John Metchie III. (Image via USA TODAY Sports)
John Metchie III missed the entire rookie season recovering from an ACL tear and a leukemia diagnosis in 2022, and thankfully, he recovered and was cleared to play in 2023. Unfortunately, he could not carve out a consistent offensive role over the past two seasons, finishing with 40 receptions for 412 yards and one touchdown across 29 regular-season games, three starts, and 691 total snaps. Metchie became the odd man out after the Texans acquired Christian Kirk and drafted Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel in the second and third rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Also Read: Houston Texans: Odd Man Out Named Top Trade Candidate, per B/R
Many fans believe he has a lot of potential and that he can turn his career around.
Fans react to the Philadelphia Eagles acquiring a young WR
Most annoying fans in the NFL Philadelphia Eagles
Nov 20, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Philadelphia Eagles fans cheer during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
The rich get richer – Metchie is a steal.
— Coach Dan Casey (@CoachDanCasey) August 17, 2025
Howie Roseman is a Magician.
— Blayke (@OhBlayke) August 17, 2025
Awesome player that needs another chance
— Fantasy Unfiltered (@nofilterfantasy) August 17, 2025
Eagles always get everyone
— JacksonMuse (@Jackson_muse) August 17, 2025
The rich keep getting richer
— LA (@Le7end__) August 17, 2025
Nice pick up for the eagles
— Sauce (@Crypto_Sauce) August 17, 2025
WR3🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 HOWIE SZNNNNN
— SheLovQue🐐 (@shelovque) August 17, 2025
Always thought he was pretty talented, if he can get enough reps I think he could be the wr3 pretty clearly
— A Pack (@AmalPack9) August 17, 2025
Rooting for this guy. He’s a baller
— Sam’s Picks (@Splays_50) August 17, 2025
This is great for John! Give the guy more opportunity to earn a role on a team that needs depth at WR (Texans are loaded)
— Candyman 🪐 (@FFbGarage) August 17, 2025