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.

All of those thoughts went through Texans coach DeMeco Ryans’ mind when the team made the difficult decision to trade the former Alabama standout and second-round draft pick. The Texans traded Metchie to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for veteran tight end Harrison Bryant.

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.

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