The Kansas City Chiefs have acquired pass rusher Josh Uche from the New England Patriots for a 2026 sixth-round pick

According to sources, the Kansas City Chiefs traded for New England Patriots pass-rusher Josh Uche. Sources say the Chiefs sent a 2026 sixth-round draft pick to New England for Uche. NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported the move. In March, Uche rebuffed more money elsewhere as a free agent to stay with the Patriots. Uche was a 60th overall pick in 2020 and has played only for New England. In his last season, he notched a career-high 11.5 sacks and posted 20.5 sacks with 19 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, and 34 quarterback hits.Also Read: "It's not the standard that he needs to play up to": Colts Center Ryan Kelly opens up on QB Anthony Richardson 'Tapping Out' due to fatigue on the fieldThe Kansas City Chiefs have traded for Josh Uche, the pass rusher of New England Patriots. DeAndre Hopkins will be at his side in the new acquisition. A 2026 sixth-round pick is what the Patriots received in exchange for Uche.He was drafted by the New England Patriots with the pick 60 in the 2020 NFL draft. He followed another Michigan linebacker when he became the second to be drafted by the Patriots in the same year. Uche injured his foot early September 2020, and it led to his being placed on injured reserve; however, he came back into action when activated October 31. In the tenth week, he set down his first career sack while facing the Baltimore Ravens. Uche entered the season of 2021 as a rotational outside linebacker and pass rusher, but was once again placed on injured reserve.In 2022, Uche had a breakout season. He started slow, and his first sack of the season came in Week 8. Then he rebounded and had three sacks against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9. He had five tackles, three sacks, and three tackles for loss in a 27–13 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 14 to earn AFC Defensive Player of the Week.He ended the season second on the team with 11.5 sacks, adding 27 tackles and two forced fumbles through 15 games.Uche is a buy-low acquisition for the Chiefs, who are paying him $3 million on a one-year deal this season. He may be a candidate to get through with one good rep at the right time, so this is a buy-low opportunity for a valuable player in a team that's often playing with a lead. Uche could make his debut for his new team when the Chiefs play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football next week.Also Read: "Fire everybody”: ESPN's Mike Greenberg took to social media with a scathing rant directed at the Jets after their loss to the Patriots