Eagles-Texans trade: Philadelphia trade for WR John Metchie III, sends TE Harrison Bryant to Houston

Less than a week after Brevin Jordan was lost for the season with a knee injury, the Houston Texans wasted no time patching up their tight end depth chart. Their solution came through a deal with the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Houston acquired tight end Harrison Bryant and a fifth-round draft pick, bolstering a position suddenly short on bodies.

The cost, however, was a tough one for Texans fans — young wideout John Metchie is heading to Philadelphia, along with a sixth-rounder.

For Houston, the move is all about plugging a major hole before it derails their offense. For the Eagles, it’s a chance to add a promising receiver to an already loaded arsenal.

John Metchie didn’t see a starring role in Houston, but he did carve out some snaps in 2024 as a third or fourth option in the Texans’ passing attack. The young wideout appeared in 13 games, hauling in 24 catches for 254 yards and a touchdown. Now 24, Metchie brings plenty of pedigree to Philadelphia — he was a standout at Alabama alongside current Eagle DeVonta Smith before Houston selected him in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. 

He joins a loaded Eagles receiving corps featuring A.J. Brown, Smith, Jahan Dotson, and rookie Johnny Wilson, giving Philly another versatile option with a slightly different skill set than depth names like Wilson and Ainias Smith.

On the other side of the trade, Houston welcomes tight end Harrison Bryant, a steady veteran with four years under his belt. Drafted by Cleveland in 2020, the 27-year-old has compiled 98 receptions, 877 yards, and 10 touchdowns across his career. After a brief stint with the Raiders last season — where he saw just 12 targets in 13 games — he’ll look for a bigger role in a Texans offense suddenly short at the position.

The urgency stems from the heartbreaking loss of Brevin Jordan, who suffered another season-ending injury during practice on Tuesday. It marks the second straight year Jordan’s campaign has been cut short after tearing his ACL in Week 2 of 2023. The news hit especially hard inside Houston’s locker room, with quarterback C.J. Stroud and others visibly shaken by the setback.

The Eagles have never been shy about striking early when they spot talent they like, and this deal is no different. As they gear up for the new season, Philly boasts one of the deepest wide receiver groups in the league.

While roster competition squeezed Metchie out of Houston, the reigning Super Bowl champions see him as more than just depth — they believe he has the tools to carve out a role and add another wrinkle to an already dynamic offense.