JOHN METCHIE III #13 - WIDE RECEIVER - CAROLINA PANTHERS
#13 - WIDE RECEIVER - CAROLINA PANTHERS
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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

New Buffalo Bills stadium
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
John Metchie ready to share his truth with the Panthers The free agent receiver is reuniting with his college quarterback and looking to represent as he starts this next phase of his life and care...
APRIL 10 • PANTHERS.COM
Panthers fans just got 1.9 million reasons to love the John Metchie signing This could be a steal.
MARCH 17 • CATCRAVE.COM
Jets must pivot at wide receiver after John Metchie leaves in free agency After John Metchie left to sign with the Carolina Panthers, the New York Jets have no choice but to add multiple bodies to their wide receiv...
MARCH 14 • THEJETPRESS.COM
Jets expert offers Panthers fans a warning after John Metchie signing Expecting miracles is unrealistic.
MARCH 12 • CATCRAVE.COM

Panthers agree to terms with John Metchie, giving them more speed at wide receiver

The Carolina Panthers added a familiar face in the passing game for quarterback Bryce Young
MARCH 11 • Associated Press
Reunites with Bryce Young Metchie is signing a one-year deal with Carolina, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact A 2022 second-round pick, Metchie spent time with three different teams during his rookie contract, after missing the 2022 season to recover from cancer. He'll now reunite with college teammate Bryce Young, likely competing for a depth role at wide receiver behind Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Disappointing Jets rookie just got unexpected lifeline from John Metchie news The New York Jets reportedly don't plan on tendering wide receiver John Metchie, opening the door for an increased role for forgotten draft...
MARCH 6 • THEJETPRESS.COM
Gallery | Best Photos of the Jets' Wide Receivers from the 2025 Season Check out the best photos of Garrett Wilson, John Metchie III and the Jets wide receivers from the 2025 season.
FEBRUARY 2 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Gets 29 catches in seven Jets games Metchie caught 33 of 48 targets for 274 yards and two touchdowns while rushing three times for minus-5 yards in 16 games split between the Eagles and Jets in 2025.
Impact Metchie had just four catches for 18 yards in seven games with the Eagles but was much more involved after being traded to the Jets, catching 29 passes for 256 yards and two touchdowns in seven games with Gang Green. The 2022 second-round pick of the Texans has already bounced around to three NFL teams, but it was encouraging that he took on a larger role in his most recent landing spot. The Jets plan to re-sign Metchie as a restricted free agent, and he can be tentatively penciled in as a top-three wide receiver for the team, barring any notable additions via free agency or the draft.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Glenn and Jets eager to put disastrous season behind them and continue to build for the future

Aaron Glenn's first season as head coach of the New York Jets was disappointing with the team finishing 3-14
JANUARY 5 • Associated Press
Team-best 41 receiving yards Metchie caught all three of his targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 42-10 loss to the Patriots.
Impact Metchie led the Jets in receiving yards as Brady Cook threw for only 152 yards in another lopsided loss. Cook has just one touchdown pass in four games (three starts) as the team's starting quarterback, so expectations should remain tempered for Metchie and the rest of the Jets' passing game in Week 18 against the Bills.
DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
One catch in Week 16 Metchie caught one of five targets for four yards in Sunday's 29-6 loss to the Saints.
Impact Metchie's streak of consecutive games with at least four catches ends at four. It's tough to trust any member of the Jets' passing offense with undrafted rookie Brady Cook under center, but Metchie would gain a bit more appeal if Gang Green turns back to Tyrod Taylor or Justin Fields (knee) under center in Week 17 against the Patriots. Metchie caught a touchdown pass from Fields in Week 11 against the Patriots.
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Checking in with John Metchie III Check-in with Jets WR John Metchie III as he answers some of the internet's most popular questions about him.
DECEMBER 18, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
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