Josh Uche is staying with the Patriots, according to multiple reports.
The 25-year-old linebacker inked a 1-year deal worth $3 million, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reported. Incentives could bring the deal up to $8 million.
It appears that the Patriots may have gotten a discount. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports that Uche had “much more on the table elsewhere.” ESPN’s Mike Reiss wrote that returning to the Patriots was Uche’s “No. 1 hope.”
The 2020 second-round pick excelled as a pass-rusher in 2022, posting a career-high 11.5 sacks.