Photo of Andy Reid for article on Josh UcheAndy Reid (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly made another significant trade ahead of the November 5 deadline, acquiring linebacker Josh Uche from the New England Patriots.

Uche moves to KC in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, with the Pats having made a move that gets them extra draft capital for a player who was not getting much playing time.

“The Chiefs have traded for LB Josh Uche per source,” The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported on Monday. “New England will get 2026 6th round pick in return. Spags gets more help. The best get better.”

Uche was drafted by New England as a second-rounder in 2020 and experienced a breakout season in 2022, when he registered 11.5 sacks. While he was expected to continue to make an impact, his form dipped thereafter – he recorded just three sacks last season, making two over a seven-game period this term.

Josh Uche Could Make A Difference For The Chiefs

Despite the above, Uche is considered to be a dependable pass rusher whom the Chiefs clearly feel can help them.

The Pats had hinted he was available for trading by recently making him a healthy scratch.

He joins a Chiefs team that has gone undefeated so far but hasn’t been quite as good with its pass rush in 2024. The move follows the Chiefs’ acquisition of Pro Bowl wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who joined via a trade from the Tennessee Titans last week.

VIDEO: Kansas City Chiefs Guard Joe Thuney Suffered Embarrassing Wardrobe Malfunction vs Raiders That Left Him Exposed

Joe Thuney wardrobe malfunctionJoe Thuney (photo via CBS)
On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 27-20 to advance to 7-0. However, Chiefs guard Joe Thuney didn’t leave the game without this embarrassing incident.

During the fourth quarter, cameras panned to Thoney, who had the biggest rip in his pants.

It made for a hilarious moment you don’t see often. Of course, though, considering Thuney is one of the best at his position in the entire league, his ego is probably doing just fine.

He can take even more pride knowing that the rip probably happened from protecting quarterback Patrick Mahomes or trying to create a hole in the running game.

Joe Thuney Is A Free Agent In Two Years

In two years, it’s possible that Thuney could become a free agent. It would mark the end of the massive five-year $80 million deal he signed to join Kansas City in 2021.

The guard is 31 years old, and an offensive lineman’s prime can last much longer than most other positions.

If he keeps playing at this level, he may be able to negotiate his way into another very high-paying contract.