John Metchie III wasn’t supposed to be a major storyline for the New York Jets in Week 12 of the 2025 season. In fact, he wasn't even on the roster until a few weeks ago.
He arrived quietly at the trade deadline in a deal that sent cornerback Michael Carter II to Philadelphia, a low-risk flyer on a player who never got a fair shake in Houston and barely saw the field in a loaded Eagles wide receiver room.
But now, just three games into his Jets career, Metchie is forcing his way into the conversation, and possibly into the team’s long-term plans.