PHILADELPHIA - A day after officially being acquired in a trade from the Houston Texans, fourth-year receiver John Metchie was thrown into the deep end of the p

All of those thoughts went through Texans coach DeMeco Ryans’ mind when the team made the difficult decision to trade the former Alabama standout and second-round draft pick. The Texans traded Metchie to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for veteran tight end Harrison Bryant.

After spending the first three years of his career with the Houston Texans, wide receiver John Metchie III is reportedly on the move.

The Eagles’ 22-13 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Saturday appeared to aid some bubble players in their quests to land spots. Others still have more to prove before solidifying their places.

The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring wide receiver John Metchie III from the Houston Texans, according to multiple reports. Metchie, a four-year veteran of the league, will be playing in only his third year of action after sitting out his rookie season.