Metchie’s arrival has major ripple effects for the wide receiver room ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. roster cutdown deadline. Darius Cooper and Ainias Smith are battling for a spot.

Birds fans will enjoy their opportunity to get to know John Metchie this season, but that will seemingly have to wait until Week 1 vs. the Dallas Cowboys. His Eagles debut was, as expected, relatively brief: two targets, one catch, and 14 yards receiving.

John Metchie III made his preseason debut with the Eagles, getting his first reception in the first quarter against the Jets on Friday.