Report: Patriots trading Uche to Chiefs

The New England Patriots are trading edge rusher Josh Uche to the Kansas City Chiefs, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.

The Patriots will receive a sixth-round pick in 2026, Rapoport adds.

Uche was a healthy scratch for New England's 25-22 win over the New York Jets Sunday as trade rumors surrounded the 26-year-old.

In his seven appearances, the 2020 second-rounder has tallied 13 total tackles - including two sacks and two tackles for loss - and three quarterback hits while playing 35% of the team's defensive snaps.

Uche has 20.5 sacks, 19 tackles for loss, and 34 quarterback hits in 58 career games.

The Michigan product signed a one-year, $3-million extension with the Patriots ahead of the 2024 campaign.