Joshua Uche Injury News & Updates

The Eagles signed Uche to a one-year contract Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Uche began the 2024 campaign with New England but was traded to Kansas City late October, where he struggled to carve out more than a reserve role. He tallied just 2.0 sacks across his tenure with both the Patriots and Chiefs in 2024, Uche's lowest mark since his rookie campaign. He'll work to bounce back and help replace Josh Sweat and Brandon Graham for the Eagles.

Uche finished the 2024 season with 23 total tackles (17 solo), including 2.0 sacks, over 13 regular-season games with the Patriots and Chiefs.

Uche was dealt to Kansas City in late October after spending the first four-plus seasons of his career with the Patriots. The defensive end was limited to just 2.0 sacks this season, his lowest total since his rookie season in 2020. Uche will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, potentially looking to join a new team, though sticking around Kansas City isn't usually a bad idea.

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 (foot) is active Sunday against the Commanders.

Uche hasn't suited up since Week 6 and will return after a two-game absence. His presence should be a boost to the team's linebacker corps against Washington.

Uche (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Uche missed the past two games with a foot injury but may be able to retake the field this weekend. The 25-year-old totaled six tackles and two sacks in six games prior to the injury.

The Patriots downgraded Uche (foot) to out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

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.

Uche (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

The fourth-year linebacker missed the Patriots' Week 7 win over the Bills with a foot injury, but he was able to return to practice in a limited fashion throughout this past week. If Uche misses his second consecutive game, Chris Board and Anfernee Jennings are expected to see an uptick in work in New England's linebacker corps.

Uche (foot) will not play in Sunday's game against the Bills. Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.

While Uche avoided a long-term injury when he hurt his foot in the Pats' loss to the Raiders in Week 6, it will keep him sidelined at least one game. In his absence, some combination of Chris Board and Anfernee Jennings will likely replace his snaps on the edge.

Uche's foot injury is not considered a long-term issue, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Uche left New England's Week 6 win over the Raiders with a foot issue, but it seems as if he's dodged what could have been a serious injury. The 25-year-old saw his snap share increase from 26 percent to 50 percent in the absence of Matthew Judon (biceps), and he's now second on the team in sacks with two on the season.

Uche left New England's Week 6 contest against Las Vegas with a foot injury and is questionable to return.

Uche was able to play Sunday despite entering the weekend questionable with a knee injury. However, he's now dealing with a foot issue that has left his status for the remainder of the contest versus the Raiders uncertain. Anfernee Jennings figures to continue to see an uptick in snaps if Uche remains out.

Uche (knee) is active for Sunday's contest against the Raiders.

Uche drew the questionable tag for Week 6 after logging limited sessions in practice this week. He has six tackles and two sacks in five games this season.

The Patriots have listed Uche (knee) as questionable ahead of the Week 6 matchup with the Raiders.

Uche logged limited workloads at practice each day this week. His final status for Week 6 will likely be determined by how he is feeling closer to kickoff. Chris Board would be the prime candidate to fill in at outside linebacker opposite Marte Mapu if Uche is ultimately unable to give it a go.

Uche logged five tackles (four solo), including three sacks, in Monday's 27-13 win against the Cardinals.

It took just one half for Uche to match his previous career-best outing from Week 9 versus Indianapolis, logging all three of his sacks on backup quarterback Colt McCoy during the second half Monday. After dynamic starting signal-caller Kyler Murray was forced out with a torn ACL early in the first quarter, New England's third-ranked pass rush was able to tee off with six total sacks on McCoy. Uche has quickly climbed into the top-10 for sacks in the NFL this season, as all 10 of his sacks have come over the pas six games for New England. However, he still sits second on his own team in sacks behind Matthew Judon (14.5). These two could have their work cut out for them Week 15 while facing a Raiders offense that has allowed fifth-fewest sacks (23) in the NFL this season.

Uche recorded seven tackles (six solo), two sacks and one forced fumble during Thursday's 24-10 loss to the Bills.

Uche easily put together his best outing of his young three-year NFL tenure, including a strip-sack just before halftime to keep New England within 10 points against their division rivals. The 24-year-old also logged a career-high seven stops, forced his first fumble as a professional, played a season-high 32 defensive snaps and added two more sacks to his resume. Uche now has seven sacks across the Patriots' last five games, and he'll look to continue wreaking havoc next Monday night in Arizona.

Uche isn't listed on the injury report for Thursday's matchup against Minnesota, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.

Uche will be available for a fourth straight game despite battling a lingering hamstring issue. Over his last three appearances, the third-year pass rusher has totaled eight tackles and four sacks.

Uche (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.

Uche continues to battle a lingering hamstring injury, but he's suited up for three consecutive contests following a two-game absence. However, after posting eight tackles and four sacks across his previous two appearances, the pass rusher didn't record any counting stats across 18 defensive snaps in Week 11. Uche will have two more opportunities to log a full practice before the team needs to make a decision on his availability for Thursday's matchup against the Vikings.

Uche (hamstring) is active Sunday against the Jets.

Uche's hamstring has been a lingering issue for the third-year pro this season. However, he's feeling well enough to play Sunday, which is good news for the Patriots' linebacker corps.

Uche (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Uche has been dealing with a lingering hamstring injury since Week 6, leaving him limited in each practice ahead of Sunday's tilt against the Jets. The third-year linebacker was still able to suit up after being listed as questionable for the Patriots' Week 9 win over the Colts, so there's a good chance that the same scenario could play out Week 11. If Uche is ultimately sidelined, then New England could be left short-handed at outside linebacker against the Jets, as Anfernee Jennings (back) is also considered questionable to play.

Uche (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant on the Patriots' injury report Wednesday.

Uche was sidelined with a hamstring injury for two games in a row before returning for New England's Week 8 win over the Jets. However, the 24-year-old was still listed as questionable Week 9, and he's still dealing with this nagging issue following the Patriots' bye week. Uche's ability to suit up for each of the past two contests appears to indicate that he'll once again be available for Sunday's game against the Jets, though he'll still have two more practices to increase his activity ahead of this Week 11 tilt.

Uche logged three sacks and six total tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 26-3 win against Indianapolis.

Uche tied fellow outside linebacker Matthew Judon for a team high in sacks against the Colts, as New England brought down quarterback Sam Ehlinger nine times. The 24-year-old also finished with a season high in tackles despite playing just 25 defensive snaps Sunday, and he now has four sacks through seven games in 2022. Uche will look to add to this total against the Jets after the Patriots' upcoming bye week.

Uche (hamstring) is active Sunday against the Colts.

Uche will shed his injury designation on gameday for the second week in a row. The third-year pro's availability should be a boost to team's linebacker rotation against Indianapolis.

Uche (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Uche was also questionable ahead of last week's game against the Jets, but he was able to return from a two-game absence to log two tackles, including a sack, while playing 22 defensive snaps. He was limited during practice all week ahead of Sunday's matchup against Indianapolis, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him take the field once again in Week 9.

Uche (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Uche has missed each of New England's last two games but was able to log a trio of limited practices leading up to the team's Week 8 matchup against the Jets. In five games this season, Uche has played a rotational role along the defensive line as well as on special teams, racking up three total tackles.

Uche (hamstring) was ruled inactive ahead of Monday's game against the Bears.

Uche will miss his second game in a row due to a hamstring injury after being limited in practice all week. As a result, expect Anfernee Jennings to step back in opposite Matthew Judon against Chicago.

Uche (hamstring) is listed as out for Week 6 at the Browns.

Uche will miss his first game of the season Sunday with a hamstring injury. Anfernee Jennings should see an uptick in reps as long as Uche remains out.

Uche was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Uche entered protocols on Tuesday, but he was able to clear that hurdle quickly. Uche should be able to suit up Sunday, when the Patriots' host the Jaguars.

Uche (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports, as a result of testing positive for the virus, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Uche had just returned from IR due to an ankle injury, but he'll now potentially face missing more time in COVID protocols. If he is vaccinated, he can clear protocols by producing two negative tests more than 24 hours apart.

Uche (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Uche has been out of action since Week 10 against Cleveland and was put on IR on Nov. 17. He was designated to return on Dec. 14, so he's had some time to practice with the team before returning to the field Sunday against the Bills. The second-year pro played a rotational role in the Patriots' linebacker unit before the injury and should return to a similar role here.

Uche (ankle) was designated to return from IR on Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Uche last played in Week 10 against Cleveland and was placed on IR on Nov. 17. The second-year linebacker out of Michigan was playing a rotational role on the Patriots' defense, where he totaled 10 tackles (eight solo), a fumble recovery and three sacks through the first 9 games. Now that he's been designated to return, Uche has a 21-day window to be added to the active roster or be forced to miss the remainder of the season.

Uche (ankle) was placed on IR on Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Uche has been playing a rotational role in the Patriots' linebacker unit this season. Acting primarily as a pass-rusher, Uche has three sacks on the season. The 22-year-old will try to return in three weeks when he is eligible to come off IR.

Uche (back) is listed as active for Sunday night's game against Tampa Bay.

Uche missed Week 3 but was able to put in limited practices all week. He'll resume his usual depth role at linebacker.

Uche (back) is not playing Sunday against the Saints, according to

Uche racked up four tackles and three sacks in his first two games of the season, but his back issues will prevent him from playing in this one. His next chance to feature will come next Sunday in a tough matchup against the reigning league champions, the Buccaneers.

Uche (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, according to Andrew Callahan of Boston Herald.

Uche, who has four tackles and three sacks through the first two games of the season, only logged limited participation in Friday's practice so it's unclear whether he'll be able to feature Sunday or not. If he can't go, then Harvey Langi might see extra snaps as a result.

Uche posted three solo tackles and two sacks in Sunday's 25-6 win over the Jets.

Uche has now posted four solo tackles and three sacks through the first two games of the year. Listed as a linebacker, fantasy managers can't count on Uche for IDP purposes until his tackle numbers improve, but his pass-rushing skills are an encouraging development.

Uche (undisclosed) is practicing Monday, Ryan Hannable of WEEI.com reports.

Uche suffered an undisclosed injury during last Thursday's preseason contest against the Eagles, but it looks like he's now returned to health. He'll resume competing for an opportunity to stick on the Patriots' regular-season roster.

Uche (undisclosed) was forced out of Thursday's preseason contest against the Eagles, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.

Coach Bill Belichick declined to provide an update on Uche's health Friday. The 2020 second-round pick logged nine appearances as a rookie, recording nine tackles (seven solo) and a sack.

Uche (foot) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

After missing nearly the entire first half of the season because of foot and ankle injuries, Uche will make yet another trip to IR as New England closes out its first non-playoff season since 2008. The second-round rookie was not terribly effective over his nine appearances this season, generating one sack and just nine tackles on a workload of 19.8 defensive snaps per contest. Uche's seven QB hits show signs of promise as a pass-rusher, though he largely struggled to close on those opportunities.

Uche (foot) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Uche made his first start of the season in this past Monday's loss to the Bills, but he suffered a foot injury after playing just 31 snaps. The rookie second-rounder is in danger of missing the season finale after being absent from practice to start the week. It's an unfortunate incident, as Uche was expected to handle a major workload to close out the season so that the Patriots could better examine his abilities. Chase Winovich and John Simon should both see more playing time if Uche is sidelined for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Uche is dealing with a foot injury and is questionable to return to Monday's matchup with the Bills.

Uche had two tackles on the night before exiting the game. Should he not be able to return, look for John Simon and Chase Winovich to pick up the slack.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Uche (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Raiders.

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.

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

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 he's back healthy it's unclear what sort of role he'll have in the defense, or if he'll see the field at all.

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

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.

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

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.