MAY 18, 2021 • NESN.COM
JOSHUA UCHE
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Patriots' Josh Uche Shares Impressive Mac Jones Scouting Report Josh Uche first crossed paths with Mac Jones in the 2020 Citrus Bowl. He came away impressed with the New England Patriots' new rookie QB.
Patriots' Josh Uche Reveals New Number After Kyle Van Noy's Return New England Patriots linebacker Josh Uche is switching to a new number this season, with Kyle Van Noy taking back his No. 52.
APRIL 26, 2021 • NESN.COM
Lands on IR Uche (foot) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact 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 he has promise as a pass-rusher, though he largely struggled to close on those opportunities in 2020.
JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Patriots Place DL Tashawn Bower and LB Josh Uche on Injured Reserve The New England Patriots announced that they have placed DL Tashawn Bower and LB Josh Uche on injured reserve.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • PATRIOTS.COM
Misses practice Wednesday Uche (foot) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Uche is dealing with a foot injury and is questionable to return to Monday's matchup with the Bills.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bill Belichick's praise for Josh Uche seems to explain his limited role Bill Belchick’s comments revealed what Joch Uche does well — and what he doesn’t do well.
DECEMBER 8, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Watch Patriots rookie Josh Uche log his 1st NFL sack on Lamar Jackson Josh Uche wrestled Lamar Jackson to the turf for the rookie’s first sack of his career.
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Now we have an idea why Josh Uche and Anfernee Jennings haven’t been playing Patriots fans finally have an important answer about their linebacking corps. Media members have been quick to lambaste head coach Bill Beli...
NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • MUSKETFIRE.COM
Patriots' Josh Uche Earns Praise From Bill Belichick For Heads-Up Play Vs. Bills - NESN.com Some quick thinking by Josh Uche in his NFL debut earned the New England Patriots rookie an atta-boy from head coach Bill Belichick. On the...
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • NESN.COM
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 reserveSEPTEMBER 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
