18 returns to Philly’s lore as Metchie picks the number, linking a fresh Eagles narrative to a storied past. The piece stacks Reagor’s setback against Maclin’s peak while noting Covey’s emergence as a returner and the crowded receiving room around Brown and Smith. Metchie’s path hinges on roster fit and health, likely keeping targets modest as the offense remains star-driven.

In fantasy terms, the headline is about opportunity versus depth: a limited target floor for the newcomer, a potentially negligible role early, and a path to value only if injuries or shifts create a clearer path to catches and red-zone chances.