Patriots linebacker Josh Uche changed his number to No. 55 this offseason after the team signed Kyle Van Noy and he’s aware of the history that comes with that jersey.
Uche was seven years old when Willie McGinest left the Patriots, but he has spent time this offseason brushing up on the franchise’s history and told reporters on Tuesday that it is “an honor to even be allowed to wear a number” that McGinest wore. He said he’s finding things to add to his game from watching the Super Bowl winners that McGinest was a part of in New England.