Josh Uche put pen to paper on a one-year contract to return to the Patriots this week.
The Patriots will welcome the 25-year-old pass-rusher back on the roster, especially with his contract only worth $2.3 million in guaranteed money.
But Uche reportedly could have landed a larger contract this offseason had he opted to sign with another team.
“Josh Uche had several offers, including one worth $15 million over two seasons, with $11 (million) guaranteed,” NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero shared on the X platform earlier this week. “But his heart was in New England, and he opted to return for less: A one-year, $3 (million) deal with upside to $8 (million).