Houston Texans Name WR John Metchie III Top 2025 Trade Candidate

The Cleveland Browns face a quarterback surplus with four players competing for limited reps, making Kenny Pickett a prime trade candidate due to his perceived low ceiling and game-managing style. The Browns may prefer veteran Joe Flacco for immediate competitiveness or develop rookies Shedeur Sanders or Dillon Gabriel, leaving Pickett potentially expendable. Meanwhile, the Houston Texans have revamped their receiving corps with acquisitions like Christian Kirk, Justin Watson, and draft picks Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, crowding the room and putting second-round pick John Metchie III on the trade block. Metchie's career has been hampered by health challenges, including leukemia and injuries, limiting his production and playing time, but he remains a talented player who might flourish with a fresh start elsewhere. Multiple sources highlight Metchie’s contract year status and the likelihood that the Texans will not retain him amid their investments in new talent. These roster moves reflect both teams’ strategic adjustments to balance immediate competitiveness and future development.