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

The Houston Texans made a trade this past week to deal wide receiver John Metchie III to the Philadelphia Eagles, paired with a sixth-round pick, in exchange for tight end Harrison Bryant and a fifth-round pick.

The Philadelphia Eagles have made their second trade in 12 days, continuing a busy summer for general manager Howie Roseman and the defending Super Bowl champions. This time, Philadelphia added depth at wide receiver, trading tight end Harrison Bryant to the Houston Texans in exchange for wide receiver John Metchie.

Philadelphia is at it again. The Eagles are acquiring wide receiver John Metchie III from the Texans, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Sunday.

P HILADELPHIA - 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.

Braxton Berrios, Xavier Hutchinson and John Metchie III are making it difficult on the coaching staff in choosing a final roster of six or seven receivers.