Metchie, who was acquired Sunday from Houston, is close with DeVonta Smith from their time together at Alabama, and also has crossed paths with Jahan Dotson.

Former Texans receiver John Metchie participated in his first Eagles' practice on Tuesday and is already building chemistry with the quarterbacks.

It took about 20 minutes of John Metchie's first Eagles practice, and two more injured WRs, to show why the team traded for him.

John Metchie III approached the line of scrimmage with the first-team offense about 70 minutes into his first practice with the Eagles. A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith watched from the sideline. Neither star receiver practiced while nursing injuries.

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 - 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

Hypothetical trades are always an intriguing idea to consider as the NFL season grows closer. The New Orleans Saints are hopeful in their first season under Kellen Moore, and making some moves to improve their roster and overall depth could be on the horizon.