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On YouTubeHouston Texans News / Battle Red Blog / March 4
Value of Things: Making the Leap— John Metchie 
Who are some of the players that need to break out? Since it is officially the off-season, it is high time that we take a step back and run through some scenarios that we wouldn’t have time for in the regular season.
Houston Texans News / Toro Times / February 9
2 Houston Texans who deserve expanded roles, and 2 who do not
The Houston Texans had a disappointing season by their standards. Going into the year, they looked like they could compete with some of the best teams in the AFC.
Houston Texans News / Toro Times / January 11
John Metchie needed just 1 play to fumble huge opportunity amid Texans' WR injuries
CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans needed a big performance from John Metchie if they wanted to overcome a Los Angeles Chargers defense that can constrict the life out of just about any offense.
The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?
Houston Texans News / Pro Football Talk / January 7
Shaq Mason, John Metchie out of practice for Texans
The Texans were down an offensive lineman at practice on Tuesday. Right guard Shaq Mason missed practice with the ankle injury that also kept him out of the last two games of the regular season.
Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
NFL News / Bleacher Nation / December 13
John Metchie Fantasy Week 15: Projections vs. Dolphins, Points and Stats, Start or Sit
Wideout John Metchie faces a matchup against the 11th-ranked passing defense in the league (212.8 yards allowed per game) in Week 15, when his Houston Texans meet the Miami Dolphins, Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 23
Texans WR John Metchie III 'Fun to Watch'
Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III didn't start the season at the top of the depth chart, but after injuries brought him up, he has grown for the team.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 15
AFC South Notes: Anthony Richardson, John Metchie, Colts, Texans, Titans
Colts HC Shane Steichen said that the team discussed with QB Anthony Richardson what exactly he needed to improve to regain his grasp on the starting quarterback role.
Houston Texans News / The 33rd Team / November 14
Is It Time to Panic About Texans Offense, C.J. Stroud?
The Houston Texans’ offense was one of the biggest surprises of 2023, as C.J. Stroud won Rookie of the Year, Nico Collins emerged as an alpha wide receiver,
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 13
Texans Coach Praises Young WR
The Houston Texans wide receiver corps has taken a hit over the past few weeks, losing Stefon Diggs and Nico Collins for multiple weeks. That has opened the door for players like John Metchie III, who has impressed coach DeMeco Ryans with his ability to embrace what is in front of him.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 12
Former Alabama WR scores his first career NFL touchdown after beating cancer
The story of John Metchie is enough to bring tears to eyes of every Alabama football fan. He played the game the right way at the University of Alabama under Nick Saban.
NFL News / Last Word On Sports / November 11
Panthers, Chargers Could Benefit From Second-Round Pick’s Breakout
Texans wide receiver John Metchie had a breakout performance in Week 10’s loss to the Detroit Lions, and his emergence could inadvertently signal the end of the Stefon Diggs Era in Houston.
NFL News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 11
John Metchie III Scores First NFL Touchdown: Roll Call, November 11, 2024
Former Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III has found the end zone for the first time in an NFL uniform. The Crimson Tide product missed the entire duration of his rookie campaign in 2022 after a leukemia diagnosis.
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 11
'SNF' takeaways: Lions rally to beat Texans despite Jared Goff's five picks
Despite five interceptions from quarterback Jared Goff, the Detroit Lions overcame a 16-point halftime deficit to knock off the Houston Texans 26-23 on "Sunday Night Football."
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 10
Heartwarming Moment as Texans’ John Metchie Scores First Career TD Post-Leukemia Battle
The Houston Texans entered their matchup against the 7-1 Detroit Lions shorthanded, with absences to two superstars -- those being Nico Collins and Will Anderson Jr.
Houston Texans News / Toro Times / September 29
Texans' injuries set the stage for a John Metchie III breakout game
All the talk in the offseason was about how the Houston Texans should trade wide receiver John Metchie III. Fast forward a few months to now, and Metchie is getting ready to play a significant role.
Houston Texans News / Gridiron Heroics / August 26
NFL Trade Rumors: Former Second-Round WR On the Trading Block, Insider Says
The Houston Texans have built what has the potential to be one of the most electrifying, dynamic, and deepest receiving corps in the league this offseason, thanks in part to a blockbuster trade for playmaker Stefon Diggs, but, someone is likely to be the odd-man out.
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 27
Report: Multiple teams eyeing trade for Texans WR
The Texans are entering the 2024 season with one of the most talented rosters in the NFL, but they only have 53 spots, which has other teams looking to go shopping.
Houston Texans News / Toro Times / August 25
John Metchie III made up ground but there's no guarantee he makes the team
The Houston Texans have a tough call to make. Does John Metchie III make the team's opening-day roster? That's a tough question to answer because it's not as easy as it should be.
Houston Texans News / Toro Times / August 21
Texans have a tough decision to make on John Metchie's future
Last weekend, the Houston Texans were part of a huge moment for one young player and recent draft pick. Former second-round pick John Metchie III has had a difficult beginning to his NFL career.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 17
John Metchie’s Amazing Comeback Results In First Touchdown With Houston Texans
John Metchie's NFL journey has been far from an easy one. He missed his first season due to a battle with Leukemia. He made his return to the football field last season, appearing in 16 games and totaling 16 catches for 158 yards while dealing with a knee injury.
NFL News / Steelers Now / April 18, 2024
John Metchie Could be Upside Add to Steelers WR Room
The Houston Texans have Stefon Diggs on their roster, and that could open up one of the Texans receivers to be traded. But for the Steelers, if they want some upside, there is only one name that makes much sense to add to the room.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 16, 2023
Texans Coach Praises Metchie's Improvement
It's hard to think of an NFL player who has had a tougher start to their career than Houston Texans receiver John Metchie III. A 2022 second-round pick out of Alabama, Metchie was already fighting an uphill battle after tearing his ACL in the 2021 SEC Championship Game.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 4, 2023
Texans WR John Metchie believes he’s better now than he was at Alabama
While 2022 was likely the most difficult year of his life not knowing if his NFL dream was over before it began, Metchie appears to have come out on the other side with a profound gratitude for where he is now.
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / April 26, 2023
Texans WR returns to field after missing rookie year with leukemia
NFL fans received some heartwarming news regarding Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie on Wednesday morning.
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / July 24, 2022
Texans rookie WR John Metchie III announces leukemia diagnosis
Houston Texans' second-round draft pick John Metchie III announced Sunday that he's been diagnosed with a form of leukemia, likely ending his rookie season before it began.
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