Chiefs Trade for Josh Uche from Patriots

The Kansas City Chiefs have traded a 2026 sixth-round pick to the New England Patriots to acquire edge rusher Josh Uche, as they aim for a historic third consecutive Super Bowl win. Despite injuries to key players, the Chiefs remain undefeated at 7-0, prompting their aggressive moves in the trade market, which also included the recent acquisition of DeAndre Hopkins. Uche, who had a standout season in 2022 with 11.5 sacks, provides much-needed depth on a defense that has struggled to pressure quarterbacks. Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick praised the trade for Kansas City but suggested New England could have secured a better deal. The Chiefs are also expected to explore a long-term contract with Uche, whose current one-year deal is worth $3 million. This trade exemplifies Kansas City's commitment to bolstering their roster ahead of the NFL's trade deadline on November 5.