BREAKING: Former Wolverine Josh Uche signs free agency deal with Super Bowl champion Eagles

Jerred Johnson | Mar 13, 2025

Dec 24, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by New England Patriots linebacker Josh Uche (55) as offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) defends in the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Former Michigan Wolverine linebacker Josh Uche has left the Kansas City Chiefs to join the team that beat them in the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles. Uche steps in to help an Eagles defense looking to replace Josh Sweat and Brandon Graham. The specifics of the deal, which have not yet been revealed, looks to be one-year in total and was negotiated by Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln.

Uche is still young by NFL standards at just 26 years old and just a few years ago was a menace coming off the edge recording 11.5 sacks.

Pass-rush help for Philadelphia: Eagles reached agreement today on a one-year deal with former Chiefs free-agent LB Joshua Uche, who now will try to help replace Josh Sweat and Brandon Graham. Deal negotiated by Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln. pic.twitter.com/wKGH2MHJGw

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2025

The Eagles have excelled at striking gold in the NFL free agency lately, and it looks like they are continuing their aggressive ways. Even as they have lost a few stalwarts, they are moving quick to fill the gaps left behind. Uche has a high upside and is still young enough to play significant reps for a defense that suffocated Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl.

Oct 15, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Josh Uche (55) tries to tackle Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) in the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images / Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Uche played his first four seasons with the New England Patriots after being selected in the 2nd round 60th overall. For his career, he has 20.5 sacks, 86 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery. His stats should improve on an Eagles line that has dominant interior play led by Jalen Carter.

- Enjoy more Michigan Wolverines coverage on Michigan Wolverines On SI -

More Michigan News:

Michigan Football: The biggest spring question for the Wolverines

Ranking Michigan football position groups pre-spring ball

Predicting every game of the Big Ten Tournament following the bracket reveal

For additional coverage of University of Michigan athletics:

• Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @WingedHelmetMedia
• Follow us on Facebook: @TheWingedHelmet
• Follow us on Twitter: @TWH_chris | @TrentKnoop | @JerredJohnson7