John Metchie is in Philadelphia and officially a member of the Eagles after a trade that sent a late-round pick and tight end Harrison Bryant to Houston for the former Alabama wide receiver and a sixth-round pick. Now officially a member of the Eagles, Metchie will wear the jersey No. 80.

The Philadelphia Eagles acquired wide receiver John Metchie from the Houston Texans for veteran tight end Harrison Bryant, a person with knowledge of the trade said.

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

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.

The Eagles’ 22-13 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Saturday appeared to aid some bubble players in their quests to land spots. Others still have more to prove before solidifying their places.

The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring wide receiver John Metchie III from the Houston Texans, according to multiple reports. Metchie, a four-year veteran of the league, will be playing in only his third year of action after sitting out his rookie season.