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John Metchie III is becoming the trusted Panthers weapon nobody mentions John Metchie III is starting to make a big impression.

OCTOBER 8 • CATCRAVE.COM

Expanded role in Week 4 win Metchie caught three of five targets for 37 yards during the Panthers' 32-26 win over the Lions on Sunday.

Impact Metchie worked with the first-team offense during Week 4 prep while Jalen Coker was nursing a quadriceps injury, and with the latter inactive for Sunday night's game, Metchie ended the contest with third-most targets on the Panthers behind Tetairoa McMillan (16) and tight end Darren Waller (six). Carolina will be on a bye for Week 5 before hitting the road for Week 6 against Philadelphia on Sunday, Oct. 18. That gives Coker more time to recover from his quad injury, and if he's cleared to play the Eagles, then Metchie would revert to a rotational role on offense.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Is Carolina For Real? 3 Takeaways From Panthers' High-Scoring Win Over Lions

The Panthers' offense was humming in their win over the Lions. Here are three takeaways from Sunday's game.

OCTOBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Is Carolina For Real? 3 Takeaways From Panthers' High-Scoring Win Over Lions

Panthers secondary banged up with Sunday night matchup looming against high-powered Lions

The Carolina Panthers face injury concerns ahead of their home game against the Detroit Lions

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Bryce Young has lower-body injury but doesn't blame it for Panthers' loss to Browns

Bryce Young has an unspecified lower-body injury, but he insists it had nothing to do with Carolina’s loss at Cleveland

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Deshaun Watson sparks a late Browns rally, sealing a 21-18 win over the Panthers

Deshaun Watson threw two touchdown passes to Harold Fannin Jr., including a 14-yard strike with 1:48 remaining, and the Cleveland Browns rallied for a 21-18 victory over the Caroli...

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

John Metchie catches for an 8-yard Touchdown vs. Cleveland Browns John Metchie catches for an 8-yard Touchdown vs. Cleveland Browns, 09/27/2026

SEPTEMBER 27 • PANTHERS.COM

Greg Olsen & Jonathan Stewart on Bryce Young's growth | Golf Catty Ep. 2 Golf Catty is back! Jonathan Stewart and Greg Olsen hit the course for Episode 2, breaking down Bryce Young's fourth-year development and ho...

SEPTEMBER 25 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers WRs Jalen Coker, Xavier Legette miss practice with injuries ahead of Week 3 game vs. Browns

Two of the Carolina Panthers’ top three wide receivers did not practice on Thursday as the team continues its preparation for its Week 3 game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Panthers defense quickly turns page on Week 1 disappointment, finds swagger in 34-3 rout of Falcons

The Carolina Panthers defense bounced back with a dominant 34-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

John Metchie embracing a new opportunity as Panthers returner The veteran receiver can fill multiple positions, and Dave Canales pointed out his primary role will be at receiver this week. But Metchie p...

SEPTEMBER 16 • PANTHERS.COM

Takes over return duties Metchie is now the No. 1 returner on the Panthers' depth chart, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reported Tuesday.

Impact The move comes after the Panthers waived wide receiver Jimmy Horn on Tuesday. There is a strong chance Horn clears waivers and joins the team's practice squad to be elevated for return duties in a few contests down the line, but Metchie should still see snaps as a returner even if that comes to pass. The No. 5 wide receiver has never fielded a punt return but averaged 17.1 yards per kick return on seven kickoffs as an Eagle last year.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive vs. Chicago Metchie (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Bears, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Metchie did enough in training camp to earn a spot on the Panthers' 53-man roster, though he'll observe Sunday's game in street clothes while Jimmy Horn and Brycen Tremayne serve as Carolina's rotational wide receivers behind Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette. Metchie's next chance to play is Week 2 against the Falcons on Sunday, Sept. 20.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Happy Half Hour Episode 219.mp3 The Happy Half Hour is back and the Panthers' 53-man roster is set. Darin and Kassidy break down John Metchie making the team, Bobby Okereke...

SEPTEMBER 4 • PANTHERS.COM

Quiet in preseason finale Metchie caught one of three targets for five yards and returned two kickoffs for 47 yards in Friday's 16-13 preseason win over the Texans.

Impact The 26-year-old journeyman is on his fourth team in the last three seasons, but Metchie has a path to winning a spot on the Panthers' Week 1 roster with Chris Brazzell (knee) out for the year, Xavier Legette (ankle) limping as well, and Trevor Etienne -- the team's top kickoff returner in 2025 -- exiting Friday's exhibition early after picking up an ankle issue. Metchie's had plenty of trouble staying healthy himself since being a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft by Houston, and he's never topped 29 catches or 256 receiving yards in a season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Makes case for WR3 spot Metchie caught six of seven targets for a game-high 77 yards in Friday's 34-17 preseason win over the Jaguars.

Impact While Metchie led the Panthers in catches, targets and receiving yards, he didn't make his first reception until the second half, as Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker worked with the starters in the first quarter and David Moore and Brycen Tremayne were Kenny Pickett's wideouts in the second quarter. Once Metchie got onto the field, however, he made an immediate impact and showed strong chemistry with Pickett. Now on his fourth NFL team after being a second-round pick of the Texans in 2023, Metchie is coming off the best stretch of his career in the second half last season with the Jets. The Panthers' WR depth chart remains unsettled behind McMillan and Coker, and Metchie's effort Friday should keep him in the running for a significant role once the regular season rolls around.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Allen gets comfortable in Bills' new stadium with TD pass in 29-14 preseason win over Panthers

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AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

John Metchie III catches for a 9-yard Touchdown vs. Buffalo Bills Watch John Metchie III catch for a 9-yard touchdown vs. Buffalo Bills.

AUGUST 15 • PANTHERS.COM

Candidate for No. 3 receiver job? Metchie is competing for a depth role in Carolina, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact With rookie third-round pick Chris Brazzell (knee) ruled out for the season, Metchie might have a chance to push Xavier Legette for the No. 3 job, though this report suggests Metchie is also on the roster bubble. Metchie and Legette offer contrasting styles, which could work in Metchie's favor on a team where the top two wide receivers (Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker) look a lot more like Legette. At 5-foot-11, 187 pounds, Metchie figures to take a lot of snaps in the slot if he ends up earning a role in the Carolina offense. He had a 19-yard rush and a 36-yard kick return Thursday night in the Hall of Fame Game against Arizona.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Room Sound | John Metchie III on Hall of Fame game win John Metchie III reflects on a big night that included a 36-yard kick return. Metchie talks about staying consistent day to day and speaks g...

AUGUST 7 • PANTHERS.COM

Metchie's 20-yard catch-and-run reception gets the Panthers past midfield Carolina Panthers wide receiver John Metchie III turns up field for a 20-yard reception to get the Panthers past the 50-yard line.

AUGUST 7 • PANTHERS.COM

"They're fun to watch": On John Metchie, Bryce Young and the impact of chemistry The receiver quickly slipped back into his connection with Bryce Young, showcasing an instinctual chemistry between the two. But John Metchi...

JULY 10 • PANTHERS.COM

Bryce Young: I love the energy Panthers QB Bryce Young on the opening of mandatory minicamp, team bonding with Xavier Legette, Chris Brazzell II looking impressive in camp...

JUNE 9 • PANTHERS.COM

"A sense of home:" Hubbard and Metchie's Canadian connection providing comfort in Charlotte The Panthers' two Canadian players, Chuba Hubbard and John Metchie, have known of each other for years. Now they're finally on the same team...

MAY 4 • PANTHERS.COM

Chuba Hubbard on mentoring Jonathon Brooks, teaming up with another Canadian and more Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard comments on his offseason with Jonathon Brooks, getting to play alongside another Canadian in John Metchie III and...

APRIL 28 • PANTHERS.COM

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