Atlanta Falcons considered as trade candidate for Houston Texans WR John Metchie III

The Atlanta Falcons signed a wealth of talent for the offensive line last season.

Offseason. With the new additions Darnell Mooney, Kirk Cousins ​​​​and Michael Penix Jr.

gave a new face to an offense that struggled to develop an identity in 2023.

Under new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, Atlanta will launch a strong air attack with new additions and “old” players like Bijan Robinson, Drake London and Kyle Pitts.

The offense is set at all positions except the slot wide receiver position. A season-ending

Injury to new signing Rondale Moore leaves the door relatively wide open for a player who

and grab the roll by the horns.

While Casey Washington, KhaDarel Hodge and Ray-Ray McCloud are talented players, none of them fill the traditional role of the Falcons’ WR3. That player is star tight end Kyle Pitts, but he often lines up wide out — the team will need a third receiver to step in down the stretch. With about $10 million in salary cap space remaining before Tuesday’s roster-cutting deadline, the team could afford a move that could solidify the wideout depth chart.

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NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Monday that several teams have contacted Houston.

The Texans are inquiring about the services of their former second-round draft pick, John Metchie III.

Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus immediately linked Metchie to the Falcons, but not as a WR3, but as a WR2, which put a damper on Mooney.

Last season, Metchie III participated in 16 games after missing his rookie season due to

He was diagnosed with leukemia and underwent intensive treatments. Thankfully, he has made a full recovery and is excited to be back in action.

“Of course, you assume it will feel better; it’s just a matter of time,” Metchie said. “You

to endure the treatment for so long and even when you are finished, you are not really

done. You need to give your body some time to flush it out and so you can keep it

building and just rinse it out. I kind of expected it to be better.”

The former Alabama player is feeling better this preseason, with 10 catches for 100 yards and a

Landing.

Although he has performed well this preseason, he is still in the thick of a crowded Texans outfield.

Receiver room led by former All-Pro Stefon Diggs and standouts Nico Collins and Tank Dell.

For the Falcons, the 24-year-old has the agility, football IQ and speed needed to make the difference.

Playmaker and threat, the team should make a concerted effort to acquire him through a trade.