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.

Philadelphia Eagles faces unsettled battles at receiver, cornerback, quarterback and safety as the roster deadline approaches.

The trade, first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter, sees TE Harrison Bryant coming to the Texans, along with an Eagles fifth-round pick. In exchange, the Texans have sent wide receiver John Metchie to Philly, along with a sixth-round pick.

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.

The Philadelphia Eagles made a surprising move Sunday afternoon as they completed their second trade of the offseason with the Houston Texans. The Eagles traded for wide receiver John Metchie, pairing him with college teammate DeVonta Smith.