New England Patriots Uche was selected with the 60th pick in the
2020 NFL draft by the
New England Patriots. Uche was the second (of three) Michigan linebackers the Patriots drafted in consecutive years, following
Chase Winovich and preceding
Cameron McGrone. He was placed on injured reserve on September 26, 2020, with a foot injury. He was activated on October 31. In Week 10 against the
Baltimore Ravens on
Sunday Night Football, Uche recorded his first career sack on
Lamar Jackson during the 23–17 win. On December 31, 2020, Uche was placed on injured reserve. Uche entered the 2021 season as a rotational outside linebacker and pass rusher for the Patriots. He was placed on injured reserve on November 17, 2021. He was activated on December 25. Uche had a breakout year in 2022. Starting off slow, Uche got his first sack of the season in Week 8, then followed it up with a three-sack performance against the
Indianapolis Colts in Week 9. In Week 14, had five tackles, three sacks, and three tackles for loss in a 27–13 win over the
Arizona Cardinals, earning AFC Defensive Player of the Week. He finished the season second on the team with 11.5 sacks, along with 27 tackles and two forced fumbles through 15 games. On March 13, 2024, Uche re-signed with the Patriots.
Kansas City Chiefs On October 28, 2024, Uche was traded to the
Kansas City Chiefs for a
2026 sixth-round pick.
Philadelphia Eagles On March 13, 2025, Uche signed a one-year contract with the
Philadelphia Eagles.
Miami Dolphins On March 12, 2026, Uche signed a one-year contract with the
Miami Dolphins. ==References==