Twenty-three games and three years into an NFL career that's been an example of overcoming adversity, Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III found his way into the end zone for the very first time and made his head coach proud in the process. 

The Houston Texans will be without Stefon Diggs for the rest of the season and Nico Collins for at least one more week. DeMeco Ryans' crew is counting on younger players to step up in their absences.

NFL.com's Bobby Kownack breaks down four things to watch for when the Houston Texans meet the Chicago Bears in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Thursday night.

Unsurprisingly, Texans QB C.J. Stroud is excited about the addition of Stefon Diggs to the WR room: "Just really excited to get to work with him"

Here are the injuries and news we're monitoring around the league on this Week 9 Sunday.

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

Houston Texans WR John Metchie III told reporters on Thursday that he feels "110 percent" following his return from a leukemia diagnosis.

The 2023 NFL fantasy football season is here! Fantasy guru Adam Rank is here to help you prepare for your drafts by revealing his wide receiver rankings and tiers.

Which second-year receivers are poised to take the biggest step forward in the 2023 NFL season? Cynthia Frelund spotlights five wideouts with serious breakout potential.

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

Looking ahead to the 2023 season, former NFL cornerback and current NFL Network analyst Jason McCourty identifies one person to root for on all 32 teams. Why do Dallas' Dak Prescott and Chicago's Justin Fields have his support?

Texans GM Nick Caserio updates the progress of second-year WR John Metchie, who returned to the practice field this week after missing his entire rookie season battling leukemia.

Diagnosed with leukemia in July of last year, rookie wide receiver John Metchie has a shot at returning to the Houston Texans for their offseason program in the spring, general manager Nick Caserio said Wednesday.

Texans coach Lovie Smith found it appropriate to have WR John Metchie open training camp with a speech following the rookie's recent cancer diagnosis.

John Metchie III is unlikely to play his rookie season after being diagnosed with a treatable form of leukemia, the Texans wide receiver announced Sunday. 

Vince Biegel, a former Dolphins starting LB, signed a one-year deal with the Ravens, while a host of other squads inked players off of rookie minicamp tryouts.

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III's first NFL TD comes on C.J. Stroud's dime between two Detroit Lions defenders.

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie snags a career long 28-yard reception following a quarterback C.J. Stroud roll-out against the Indianapolis Colts.

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III catches a 3-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Case Keenum.

Houston Texans C.J. Stroud's precision is 100 on a surgical sideline strike to wide receiver John Metchie III.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud lofts 19-yard sideline dime to wide receiver John Metchie in the red zone.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud dots wide receiver John Metchie for 22-yard connection.

NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero shares positive news regarding Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III's health, saying that the second-year wideout's hamstring was healthy enough to be a full participant in Thursday's practice as he inches closer to making his NFL debut after missing his entire rookie season due to a diagnosis

NFL Network's Adam Rank, Cynthia Frelund and Kimmi Chex explain why Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta and Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III are three sleeper players to draft for fantasy football in the 2023 season.

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie's first preseason catch goes for first-down yardage.

NFL Network's Peter Schrager's top 4 players whose stories will have you rooting for them this preseason.

"GMFB" picks one player or coach you'll be rooting for in '23 season.

Chief National Reporter Steve Wyche says indications are wide receiver John Metchie III will play for the Houston Texans in 2023.

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith reveals Texans rookie wide receiver John Metchie addressed the team to open camp after being diagnosed with leukemia.

See what changes the Houston Texans made to their roster this past off-season along with predictions on their best and worst case scenarios.

Watch as rookies from the 2022 NFL Draft class try to draw their teams' logos from memory.

NFL Network's Kimmi Chex's top 5 rookie sleepers.

The Houston Texans select Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver John Metchie III in Round 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 44 overall pick [via a trade with the Cleveland Browns].

NFL Network's David Carr details how Houston Texans WR John Metchie III is a 'solid pick' for Texans.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks projects where Alabama wide receiver John Metchie will land in the 2022 draft.

Watch the best moments from the 2022 combine press conferences from prospect players.