Texans trade John Metchie III to Eagles
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Metchie caught five of eight targets for 45 yards while adding 23 yards on one kickoff return in Houston's 20-10 preseason loss to the Vikings in Week 1. Philadelphia officially announced the move on Monday, reuniting Metchie with DeVonta Smith and other former Alabama teammates.
Former Texans receiver John Metchie participated in his first Eagles' practice on Tuesday and is already building chemistry with the quarterbacks.
Cornerback is still a need because nobody ran away with the CB2 job. The starter across from Quinyon Mitchell — Adoree’ Jackson or Jakorian Bennett — could be the defense’s biggest liability. The Eagles’ recent trade for Bennett shouldn’t stop them from upgrading the position.
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.