Overview

• Philadelphia acquires John Metchie III and a 2026 sixth-round pick from Houston for tight end Harrison Bryant and a 2026 fifth-rounder, returning previously swapped picks to their original teams.
• Metchie reported to the Eagles and practiced Tuesday, positioning to compete for a reserve role behind A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson and Johnny Wilson.
• Houston moved Metchie from a crowded receiver room that now features Christian Kirk and rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, while seeking experienced tight end depth after Jordan’s season-ending injury.
• Multiple outlets reported that the 49ers also tried to trade for Metchie, but the Eagles’ offer won out.
• A 2022 second-round pick who missed his rookie year recovering from leukemia, Metchie has 40 catches for 412 yards and one touchdown in 29 games and led Texans receivers this preseason with six receptions for 53 yards.