The team released an injury report showing that left tackle Jordan Mailata is out with a concussion and that wide receiver DeVonta Smith will be held out due to a groin injury. That leaves the Eagles without both their starting wideouts as A.J. Brown remains sidelined with a hamstring issue.

That’s not the only relationship Metchie has in the Eagles’ locker room. He also knows Jahan Dotson pretty well. While they weren’t ever actually teammates in high school, Dotson hosted Metchie on his visit to The Peddie School in Hightstown, New Jersey.

While neither Smith nor Brown appear to be dealing with any sort of issue that could threaten their Week 1 availability, the WR tandem figures to be held out of Friday's preseason finale against the Jets if at anything less than 100 percent health.

Ryan Williams had a standout freshman season at Alabama, leading the team in receiving yards and touchdowns. Coaches praise Williams' improved explosiveness, quicker acceleration, and deeper understanding of the game. Williams emphasizes a humble and focused approach, prioritizing consistent hard work and mental fortitude.

The Philadelphia Eagles injury report was quite crowded for Tuesday’s practice. While wide receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) and left guard

Philadelphia Eagles acquires wide receiver John Metchie III from Houston Texans, reuniting him with Alabama teammate DeVonta Smith and betting on his college dominance translating to the NFL.

After Friday's Eagles' preseason game, Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith went onto YouTube to search for Darius Cooper's Tarelton State highlights.

The Philadelphia Eagles made a surprising move Sunday afternoon as they completed their second trade of the offseason with the Houston Texans. The Eagles traded for wide receiver John Metchie, pairing him with college teammate DeVonta Smith.