JOSHUA UCHE NEWS

Chiefs keep making low-risk, high-reward deals as they pursue another Super Bowl title

The Kansas City Chiefs are hardly resting easy as they pursue a third consecutive Super Bowl title, instead swinging more trades to upgrade their roster

NOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joshua Uche on being traded to the Chiefs Linebacker Joshua Uche addresses questions from the media about being traded to the Chiefs during a press conference at the Chiefs' training...

OCTOBER 31 • KANSASCITY.COM

Joshua Uche: 'I am Playing With Some of the Greatest Guys in the League Right Now' | Press Conference 10/31 Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Joshua Uche addressed the media on Thursday ahead of their Week 9 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 31 • CHIEFS.COM

Patriots sign LB to fill open roster spot thanks to Joshua Uche trade Patriots fill Joshua Uche's roster spot with practice squad linebacker.

OCTOBER 29 • MASSLIVE.COM

Five Things to Know About New Chiefs Edge Rusher Joshua Uche The Chiefs traded for Uche on Monday

OCTOBER 28 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs acquire pass rusher Josh Uche from the Patriots for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick

The Kansas City Chiefs have acquired pass rusher Josh Uche from the New England Patriots for a 2026 sixth-round pick

OCTOBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Patriots Trade Joshua Uche to Kansas City The Patriots are sending 2020 second-round draft pick Joshua Uche to the Kansas City Chiefs according to various reports.

OCTOBER 28 • PATRIOTS.COM

Traded to Chiefs New England traded Uche to Kansas City on Monday in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Chiefs New England traded Uche to Kansas City on Monday in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive amidst trade talks Uche (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Clear for Sunday Uche does not have an injury designation for Sunday's contest versus Seattle.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Uche (foot) was a limited participant at the Patriots' practice Wednesday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Uche (foot) is active Sunday against the Bengals.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 1 Uche (foot) practiced in full Friday but is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Uche 8/15: "We took on the next man up mentality" Patriots linebacker Joshua Uche addresses the media during his postgame press conference at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

AUGUST 16 • PATRIOTS.COM

Joshua Uche 8/1: "This is where we build the foundation" Patriots linebacker Joshua Uche addresses the media on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

AUGUST 1 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon dissatisfied with current contract

Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon confirmed Wednesday that he plans to participate in training camp, though he continued to express his dissatisfaction with his current contract

JULY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Why did linebacker Joshua Uche turn down bigger offers to stay with the Patriots? - The Boston Globe Uche's return on a one-year, $3 million was a bit of a surprise. "I had a lot of people calling me crazy," he said.

APRIL 30 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Joshua Uche 4/30: "There is no place I would rather be" Patriots linebacker Joshua Uche addresses the media on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

APRIL 30 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots' Josh Uche Reveals Reason For 'Hometown Discount' Josh Uche took a massive hometown discount to return to the New England Patriots, turning down far more lucrative offers from other teams.

MARCH 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Josh Uche on Signing Extension with New England Patriots Sit down with Patriots linebacker Josh Uche as he discusses his decision to sign an extension with New England.

MARCH 14 • PATRIOTS.COM

Josh Uche Turned Down More Money to Stay with Patriots? Despite receiving interest elsewhere, Josh Uche took less money to stay with the New England Patriots for another season.

MARCH 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Twitter reacts to Josh Uche's shockingly large hometown discount to stay in New England Josh Uche reportedly passed up millions to return to New England

MARCH 13 • USATODAY.COM

What Josh Uche Turned Down In Free Agency For Patriots Return New England Patriots linebacker Josh Uche may have had better offers in free agency before returning on a one-year deal.

MARCH 13 • NESN.COM

Patriots' Josh Uche Signs 'Prove It' Contract Linebacker Josh Uche reportedly turned down better offers to remain with the New England Patriots on a one-year contract.

MARCH 12 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM