Joshua Uche
EDR/LB NE (11)
Tue 3/12/24 6:38 PM

Uche has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Patriots, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Joshua Uche
EDR/LB NE (11)
Sun 11/5/23 11:59 AM

Uche (foot) is active Sunday against the Commanders.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Joshua Uche
EDR/LB NE (11)
Fri 11/3/23 5:38 PM

Uche (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
EDGE Analysis
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, including two sacks, in six games prior to the injury.

Joshua Uche
EDR/LB NE (11)
Sat 10/28/23 1:24 PM

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

Joshua Uche
EDR/LB NE (11)
Fri 10/27/23 8:15 PM

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

Joshua Uche
EDR/LB NE (11)
Fri 10/20/23 7:10 PM

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

Joshua Uche
EDR/LB NE (11)
Tue 10/17/23 2:41 PM

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

Joshua Uche
EDR/LB NE (11)
Sun 10/15/23 6:50 PM

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

Joshua Uche
EDR/LB NE (11)
Sun 10/15/23 2:47 PM

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

Joshua Uche
EDR/LB NE (11)
Fri 10/13/23 10:40 PM

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