The New England Patriots will return another member of their defense as Josh Uche is set to return on a one-year deal.
Early reports stated that the edge rusher turned down better deals on the free-agent market in order to come back to the Patriots. NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero added more context to Uche’s negotiations on Tuesday night.
“Josh Uche had several offers, including one worth $15 million over two seasons, with $11 (million) guaranteed,” Pelissero shared on the X platform. “But his heart was in New England, and he opted to return for less: A one-year, $3 (million) deal with upside to $8 (million).