One day after making him a surprise healthy scratch, the New England Patriots have decided to trade outside linebacker Joshua Uche. The former second-round draft pick is headed to the Kansas City Chiefs in return for a 2026 sixth-round selection.
What does the move mean for the Patriots from a big picture perspective, though? Let’s assess.
Edge depth takes a hit
With Uche as the latest domino to fall, the Patriots’ outside linebacker group continues what is quite the transformation over the last three months. In fact, of the position’s projected core at the start of training camp only Anfernee Jennings remains on New England’s active roster.