Inactive
Injury Coach's Decision
Est. Return 12/21/2024
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Uche logged just 15 tackles to go along with three sacks in 15 regular-season games in 2023, but the 2020 second-rounder is among the players who could see an increased role following the August trade of Matthew Judon. Uche racked up 11.5 sacks in 2022, so a return to IDP utility is plausible for the Michigan product while working under new defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington. Read Past Outlooks
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Traded to Chiefs
New England traded Uche to Kansas City on Monday in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Uche sat out of the Patriots' Week 8 contest amid rumors he was being shopped around in a trade, and New England was able to find a landing spot for the edge rusher just one day later. With Kansas City dealing with a few different injuries at defensive end, Uche could see significant playing time on the edge across from George Karlaftis right away. Uche posted a career-high 11.5 sacks in 2022 but has been limited to five sacks over 22 games across the last one and a half seasons.
Uche sat out of the Patriots' Week 8 contest amid rumors he was being shopped around in a trade, and New England was able to find a landing spot for the edge rusher just one day later. With Kansas City dealing with a few different injuries at defensive end, Uche could see significant playing time on the edge across from George Karlaftis right away. Uche posted a career-high 11.5 sacks in 2022 but has been limited to five sacks over 22 games across the last one and a half seasons.
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Measurables Review
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How do Joshua Uche's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
In his third season as a pro, Uche really hit his stride as a pass rusher, racking up 11.5 sacks in 15 games. While the 2020 second-rounder recorded just 27 tackles overall, his ability to get to the QB boosted his profile in New England's defense. In 2023, the 24-year-old again will remain a key pass-rushing cog for the team along with Matthew Judon and Deatrich Wise, among others.
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Inactive amid trade talks
Uche (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.
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Clear for Sunday
Uche (foot) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's contest versus Seattle.
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Limited at practice
Uche (foot) was a limited participant at the Patriots' practice Wednesday.
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Will play Sunday
Uche (foot) is active Sunday against the Bengals.
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Questionable for Week 1
Uche (foot) practiced in full Friday but is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
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Expresses desire to stay in NE
Uche said Tuesday that he turned down significantly more money to stay in New England, noting that he felt "destined to be a Patriot...I don't want to be anywhere else," Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
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Uche reportedly turned down a two-year, $15 million contract with $11 million guaranteed from another team to stay with the Patriots on a one-year deal with $3 million guaranteed. He said people were "calling him crazy" for leaving such money on the table, but the edge rusher said being in New England was a "dream that I wanted to fulfill." Uche struggled in 2023 after Matthew Judon suffered a season-ending biceps injury in Week 4 against the Cowboys, and the former finished the season with 15 tackles, including 3.0 sacks, over 15 games. Uche registered career highs in 2022 with 27 tackles, including 11.5 sacks, along with two forced fumbles.
Uche reportedly turned down a two-year, $15 million contract with $11 million guaranteed from another team to stay with the Patriots on a one-year deal with $3 million guaranteed. He said people were "calling him crazy" for leaving such money on the table, but the edge rusher said being in New England was a "dream that I wanted to fulfill." Uche struggled in 2023 after Matthew Judon suffered a season-ending biceps injury in Week 4 against the Cowboys, and the former finished the season with 15 tackles, including 3.0 sacks, over 15 games. Uche registered career highs in 2022 with 27 tackles, including 11.5 sacks, along with two forced fumbles.