New England traded Uche to Kansas City on Monday in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Uche sat out of the Patriots' contest in Week 8 amid rumors they were shopping him, and now he's bound for the Chiefs ahead of Week 9. With Kansas City dealing with a few different injuries at the defensive end position, Uche could see significant playing time on the edge across from George Karlaftis right away.
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ACTIVELatest Joshua Uche news
Team
Kansas City Chiefs
Birthdate
9/18/1998 (26)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'1", 240 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 2; Pk (NE)
Birthplace
Miami, FL, USA
Position
LB
College
Michigan
Experience
5 seasons
Career History
Kansas City Chiefs
2024-Present
(1 season)
New England Patriots
2020-2024
(5 seasons)
New England traded Uche to Kansas City on Monday in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Uche sat out of the Patriots' contest in Week 8 amid rumors they were shopping him, and now he's bound for the Chiefs ahead of Week 9. With Kansas City dealing with a few different injuries at the defensive end position, Uche could see significant playing time on the edge across from George Karlaftis right away.
Uche (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets. Uche does not have an injury, but he will be held out of Sunday's game amidst trade speculation ahead of the Nov. 5 deadline, per Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports. The 2020 second-round pick has seen his snap count decrease over the last couple of weeks, and through seven regular-season outings he's posted 13 tackles (10 solo), including 2.0 sacks. With Uche inactive for Sunday's contest, Ochaun Mathis and Raekwon McMillan are the top candidates to start at outside linebacker alongside Anfernee Jennings.
Uche (foot) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's contest versus Seattle. Uche was a limited participant in practice due to a lingering foot issue Wednesday and Thursday but was not restricted Friday and will head into the weekend without an injury designation. The outside linebacker tallied 23 percent of New England's defensive snaps Week 1 against the Bengals and didn't record any tackles.
Uche (foot) was a limited participant at the Patriots' practice Wednesday. Uche was able to play through his foot injury in Week 1 versus the Bengals, though he was limited to just 15 total snaps between defense and special teams. The linebacker will have two more chances to attempt to participate fully at practice before Sunday's contest at home versus Seattle.
Uche (foot) is active Sunday against the Bengals. Uche logged a full practice Friday, but he remained on the team's injury report with a questionable status. However, he'll suit up for Week 1, which is good news for the Patriots defense.
Uche (foot) practiced in full Friday but is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Uche seems to have made notable progress in recovering from his foot injury, but he's officially listed as questionable to suit up Sunday versus Cincinnati. To begin the week, Uche had logged back-to-back limited practice sessions.
Uche has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Patriots, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Uche reportedly had bigger offers elsewhere, but he opted to return to Foxborough for less. The 2020 second-round pick has played four seasons with the Pats and was both a depth defender and special teams contributor last season. He currently projects to start opposite Matthew Judon (biceps) at outside linebacker in 2024.
Uche originally drew a questionable designation, but he is now going to miss his second straight game after injuring his foot in Week 6. As a result, Chris Board and Anfernee Jennings are candidates to again see increased workloads at linebacker.