Jets Decline to Tender Restricted Free Agent John Metchie

The New York Jets will not tender restricted free agent wide receiver John Metchie, making him an unrestricted free agent. Metchie, 25, caught 29 passes for 256 yards and two touchdowns in nine games for the Jets last season after being acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles at the 2025 trade deadline. Originally a 2022 second-round pick by the Texans, Metchie has overcome significant health challenges early in his career.