Texans trade Metchie to Eagles for Bryant

Houston ships John Metchie to Philadelphia in exchange for Harrison Bryant as both teams reshuffle depth and future assets.

Texans Trade Metchie to Eagles for Bryant and Day 3 Picks

Houston and Philadelphia have agreed on a trade that sends John Metchie to the Eagles in exchange for Harrison Bryant, with both teams swapping future Day 3 picks. Metchie, a former Texans receiver who has battled illness early in his career, has shown a path toward a bigger role but has not yet become a consistent target in Houston. In 2023, he played 29% of Houston’s snaps, rising to 45% last season, and posted 254 yards with one touchdown on 24 catches.

The move clears space in Houston’s receiving corps while giving Bryant a chance to contribute behind Dalton Schultz in a Texans TE room that has been reshaped by roster changes. Philadelphia adds another veteran option behind A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Jahan Dotson, with Bryant joining a group that also features Terrace Marshall Jr. and two 2024 draftees. Reports indicate the 49ers also considered Metchie, but the Eagles offered a stronger package. The deal highlights how teams value youth, health stories, and future draft flexibility as assets heading toward the 2025 season.

This swap centers on potential over proven production. Metchie carried a bold health story into the league and has talent, but he had not yet secured a stable, large role in Houston. Philadelphia’s policy of stacking speed and versatility behind a high-caliber starting trio signals a preference for depth and upside. For Houston, Bryant adds a familiar, athletic complementary option at tight end while reshaping its receiving corps around Nico Collins and a mix of veterans and rookies. The trade also shows how teams use Day 3 picks as currency to balance needs on both sides, a common theme as rosters tighten before the season.

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The coming weeks will test how these new roles translate into on-field production.