Chiefs acquire OLB Josh Uche from Patriots

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The Chiefs acquired pass-rusher Josh Uche from the New England Patriots, Kansas City coach Andy Reid confirmed Monday.

The Chiefs are sending a 2026 sixth-round draft pick to the Patriots, NFL Network and ESPN reported.

Uche, 26, was an 11th-hour "healthy scratch" ahead of New England's win over the New York Jets on Sunday.

Uche has 13 tackles, two sacks and three quarterback hit