Last season, he played 45 percent of the Texans' offensive snaps and caught 24 balls for 254 yards and a touchdown.

DeMeco Ryans said John Metchie's return from cancer was an inspiration to the team and predicts receiver will do well in Philadelphia.

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 pool in his first practice with the Eagles.

New Eagles WR John Metchie III spoke to reporters for the first time in Philly on Tuesday after training camp practice.John Metchie III reflects on overcoming leukemia and torn ACL in rookie season or

One thing you can always count on, however, is that receivers often look out for other receivers. Bryant held to form, mentioning some complimentary things about the new Eagles acquisition, John Metchie, as he defended Philadelphia's new wideout from the disrespectful theories of an overzealous NFL fan.

Does the San Francisco 49ers interest in wide receiver John Metchie signal that the team will add a wide receiver soon?

This past Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles made an unexpected trade. Philadelphia acquired wide receiver John Metchie III and a 6th-round pick from the Houston Texans for tight end Harrison Bryant and a 5th-round pick.