FOXBORO, Mass. — Just when it looked like New England Patriots rookie linebacker Josh Uche was ready to make his NFL debut, the injury bug bit the 2020 second-round pick again.
Uche was absent from Friday’s practice with a foot issue after popping up on the Patriots’ injury report Thursday. Uche was a healthy scratch in Week 1 and missed last week’s game after appearing on the injury report with an ankle issue last Thursday.
The Patriots could use his combination of size and athleticism in the middle of their defense.