How the sign-stealing scandal impacts Cole's decision to return to the Astros
POINT BLANK IS PRESENTED BY FITZ ROOFING
19 November 2019
The cheating allegations shine a bad light on the Astros organization, but how do the accusations affect the players themselves?
With Gerrit Cole currently deciding the direction his future will go, the allegations might throw off Houston's chances of bringing him back.
ESPN 97.5's Joel Blank and Raheel Ramzanali discuss if the cheating allegations make it less likely that Gerrit Cole will re-sign with the Astros. Point Blank is presented by Fitz Roofing
Houston Texans make unexpected swap involving promising receiver
Aug 17, 2025, 4:09 pm
The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired wide receiver John Metchie III from the Houston Texans for veteran tight end Harrison Bryant on Sunday, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press.
Full trade:
🏈Texans receive: TE Harrison Bryant and a 5th-round pick.
🏈Eagles receive: WR John Metchie and a 6th-round pick.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 17, 2025
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the teams haven’t announced the deal.
Metchie had 24 receptions for 254 yards and one touchdown last season. A second-round pick in 2022, Metchie missed his rookie season while being treated for leukemia.
Bryant had nine catches for 86 yards last season in Las Vegas. He spent his first four seasons in Cleveland. He averaged 22 receptions and 198 yards receiving per season with the Browns.
Metchie joins a deep receiving group on the reigning Super Bowl champions led by A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.
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