JOSHUA UCHE NEWS

Returns to active roster The Patriots activated Uche (foot) from injured reserve Saturday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The start of Uche's NFL career has been tumultuous, as he was a healthy scratch Week 1 and sat out the next five games with a foot injury. After practicing for two weeks, the second-round pick out of Michigan could make his NFL debut Sunday against the Bills. His role may only be on special teams to start off, though.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Will the Patriots active rookie linebacker Josh Uche in time for Sunday’s game against the Bills? - The Boston Globe “We’re excited to get him back, whenever that may happen,” said outside linebackers coach Steve Belichick.

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Back at practice Wednesday Uche (foot) returned to practice Wednesday, indicating the beginning of his 21-day window to be activated from IR, Mike Dussault of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact The rookie second-rounder has yet to make his NFL debut, as he was a healthy scratch for the season opener and battled ankle and foot injuries after that. Uche spent three weeks on IR, however, and he's eligible to return Sunday against the 49ers. If he ends up being active, Uche is expected to stick to a reserve role.

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Belichick reaches milestone as Patriots top Raiders 36-20

Bill Belichick became the third coach in NFL history to reach 275 regular-season victories and Rex Burkhead scored three touchdowns to lead the New England Patriots to a 36-20 win...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patriots place C David Andrews, LB Josh Uche on IR FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have placed starting center David Andrews and rookie linebacker Josh Uche on injured reser...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Patriots place C David Andrews, LB Josh Uche on IR The New England Patriots have placed starting center David Andrews and rookie linebacker Josh Uche on injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Patriots place C David Andrews, LB Josh Uche on IR

The New England Patriots have placed starting center David Andrews and rookie linebacker Josh Uche on injured reserve

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifts to IR The Patriots placed Uche (foot) on injured reserve Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact The 2019 second-round pick has yet to play this season, and now he's inelgibile to return until at least Week 7's clash against the 49ers. Considering he was a healthy scratch in the season opener, it's unclear what role will be available to him when he returns.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots place center David Andrews and linebacker Josh Uche on IR They're both eligible to return Week 6 at the earliest.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • BOSTON.COM

Patriots place David Andrews, Josh Uche on injured reserve - The Boston Globe Uche and Andrews, the starting center who missed the entire 2019 season due to blood clots, will miss at least three weeks under IR rules fo...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Can't play Sunday Uche (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Raiders.

Impact The rookie second-rounder wasn't listed on the injury report Wednesday after missing the first two games of the season -- Week 1 as a healthy scratch and Week 2 with an ankle injury. It's unclear if his current foot issue is related to the ankle injury, but Uche will have his NFL debut put on hold as a result.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Uche (ankle) was absent from Wednesday's injury report.

Impact Uche missed Week 2 against the Seahawks due to the ankle injury, but, as evidenced by this news, he appears ready to be available for Week 3. The Michigan product was a healthy scratch in Week 1, so now that again healthy, it's unclear what sort of role he'll have in the defense or if he'll see the field at all.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out Week 2 Uche (ankle) will not play in Sunday's Week 2 matchup with the Seahawks.

Impact Uche was inactive due to a coach's decision in the Patriots' season-opening victory over the Dolphins. He was limited at practice due to an ankle issue this week, and it looks like the team will err on the side of caution and continue to take it slow with the 60th overall pick in the 2020 draft.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jarrett Stidham, Josh Uche among inactives for Patriots' season opener vs. Dolphins - The Boston Globe Brian Hoyer is Cam Newton's backup, at least for Week 1

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Inactive for Week 1 Uche will be inactive due to a coach's decision for the team's Week 1 contest against the Dolphins.

Impact Uche was selected 60th overall in the 2020 draft, making it somewhat of a surprise that's he inactive. On the other hand, New England runs a complex defense and without any preseason action Uche simply may not have a handle on the scheme yet.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Folk ready to kick, teach in return to Patriots

Nick Folk is prepared to compete for the New England Patriots starting kicker job, while also lending some advice to his young competition

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LB Josh Uche among 6 Patriots absent from training camp practice The rookie second-round pick wasn’t present for a padded session.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Patriots Linebacker Josh Uche Could Be Surprise Contributor As Rookie - NESN.com New England Patriots second-round pick Josh Uche could be a Day 1 contributor at linebacker.

AUGUST 24, 2020 • NESN.COM

Josh Uche brings one gear to Patriots The Patriots second-round pick is known for his pass rush skills, but has a relentless drive to do it all on the football field.

MAY 20, 2020 • PATRIOTS.COM

Josh Uche is first Patriots 2020 draft pick to sign rookie contract Josh Uche is all ready to go. The former Michigan linebacker, who was selected by the New England Patriots in the second round (60th overall...

MAY 7, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

Patriots sign second-round pick Josh Uche Uche notched 8.5 sacks in 2019 to lead the Wolverines in the category for yet another year. Pro Football Focus had him rated as one of the v...

MAY 6, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM

REPORT: Patriots Sign Second-Round Pick Josh Uche To Four-Year Deal The New England Patriots made quite an investment to trade up and take Michigan edge rusher Josh Uche in the second round of the 2020 NFL Dr...

MAY 6, 2020 • CLUTCHPOINTS.COM

This might explain the Patriots Michigan draft connection the past two years Michigan defensive coordinator Don Brown has seen nine members of his defense get drafted into the NFL in the past two years, including two...

MAY 6, 2020 • YAHOO.COM