4 theories on the John Metchie trade

You didn’t think we were getting through August without Howie Roseman trades, right?

First there was Jakorian Bennett, but that reasoning was obvious and likely necessary. The Eagles needed more options at cornerback, so Roseman landed one.

But the John Metchie trade was far less obvious, and more challenging to unpack.

Here are four theories on why the Eagles dealt for the ex-Alabama star that have been floating around in my mind since the trade went down on Sunday afternoon.