Panthers WR named amongst NFL's biggest winners from Week 2 of the preseason
A Panthers WR scored a huge victory for himself this past Friday, and was named amongst the biggest winners from the second week of the preseason.
John Metchie III, the wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers, was initially uncertain about making the team's initial 53-man roster. However, his impressive performance in the Panthers' Week 2 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars has led ESPN's Moe Moton to name him among the biggest winners from the preseason. Metchie was instrumental in the Panthers' 34-17 win, contributing six receptions and 77 receiving yards.
With Xavier Legette currently sidelined due to an ankle injury, Moton believes that Metchie has a strong chance of cracking the starting lineup in September. Metchie's one-year, $1.9 million deal signed in March suggests that his inclusion on the roster is becoming more realistic. Despite initially being among a handful of receivers vying for spots in the Panthers' crowded backend, Metchie's standout performance has given him a clear path to making the team.
Through three preseason games, including the Hall of Fame Game, Metchie has amassed 10 catches for 124 yards and a touchdown.
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