The Philadelphia Eagles acquired John Metchie III from the Houston Texans on Sunday due to concerns over their receiving corps. When A.J. Brown missed four games in 2024, the offense struggled significantly because of it. The Eagles went 2-2 when Brown did not play and 1-1 when he and DeVonta Smith missed the same game.
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Acquiring Metchie could not have come at a better time, with Brown currently dealing with a hamstring injury and the recent injury to their emerging weapon.
The Philadelphia Eagles have devastating news for the 6-foot-6 receiver
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Aug 16, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Johnny Wilson (89) in a game against the Cleveland Browns at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
As previously discussed on Gridiron Heroics, Johnny Wilson will miss the entire 2025 season due to knee and ankle surgery. He was carted off the field during Tuesday’s practice after an offensive lineman rolled up on his leg. Poised for a larger offensive role in Year 2, Wilson was having an impressive training camp and could have been Jalen Hurts’ go-to target at the goal line with his 6-foot-6 frame, making him a prime red-zone weapon.
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The Eagles must count on a new receiver to step up.
Philadelphia Eagles’ newcomer could be in store for a crucial role
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John Metchie III. (Image via USA TODAY Sports)
With Johnny Wilson out for the year and A.J. Browns’ Week 1 availability in question, John Metchie III could be in store for a crucial role to start the season. The last time he played alongside DeVonta Smith was in 2020 as a member of the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he served as a reliable complement to the 2020 Heisman Winner, hauling in 55 receptions for 916 yards and six touchdowns. If the Eagles provide Metchie with ample playing time and plenty of targets, which the Houston Texans failed to do, he has a chance to revive his NFL career.
Many fans agree with the sentiment that he can turn his career around under the right system.
Philadelphia Eagles fans excited for the newcomer’s role
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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
Metchie Szn
— mattyice (@BleedGreen96) August 21, 2025
Replaced Wilson with Metchie. Howie strikes again. https://t.co/yD8aVEfhgZ
— Dom (@DaBraceFaceBull) August 21, 2025
Perfect timing indeed.
— Dr. Satwinder Singh (@drssinghoffls) August 21, 2025
Metchie/Dotson may now receive a solid amount of playing time.
— 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗗𝗙𝗦 & 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗦 (@LineStarApp) August 21, 2025
A lot of us been wanting metchie for years btw
— 🦅 (@ZynFangio) August 21, 2025
Metchie > Dotson
— TT (@CoopaDeJawn) August 21, 2025
John Metchie is gonna get some real run now
— Mack Perry (@DevaronPerry) August 21, 2025
Metchie SZN 🏈 https://t.co/SoF1l0NAyI pic.twitter.com/qlFncEIJSs
— Sade 👋 #FlyEaglesFly 🦅 (@SadeRepsEagles) August 21, 2025
I think Ainais is on the bubble to make the team. AJ,Smitty,Metchie,Dotson,Cooper all make the 53
— JNov (@TherealJnov) August 21, 2025
This is why we got metchie
— 🇩🇴LU-MINARY🇺🇸 (@LTFS_LU1334) August 21, 2025
Great pickup, impeccable timing, and a true #3 that would be no less than a #2 on other teams. Time to cook! #FlyEaglesFly
— Paris Lytle (@parislytle) August 21, 2025
FACTSSSSS 🏈🦅
— Luck Of Th3 Irish🍀 (@IrishBoy026) August 21, 2025
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