Joshua Ikechukwu Uche is an American football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 NFL season. The New England Patriots drafted Uche with the 60th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Uche made his first career sack on Lamar Jackson during the 23–17 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football in Week 10. Uche appeared in nine games while starting one in his rookie year (2020). In the 64 games he has appeared in the NFL, Uche has started four while recording 86 combined and 65 solo tackles, as per Pro Football Reference. According to Patriots' official website, the Patriots traded Uche for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in October 2024.
Growing up in Florida, Uche attended Christopher Columbus High School. Uche helped lead team to Florida Class 8A state championship game as a junior and senior. Uche committed to the University of Michigan in 2016. Appearing in four games as a freshman, Uche recorded three tackles, as per Sports Reference. Uche had a successful senior year (2019), as he appeared in 13 games recording 35 total tackles. In the 39 games that he appeared during his collegiate career, Uche recorded 56 total tackles, as per Michigan Wolverines' official website.
Joshua Uche's contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Uche signed a one-year contract extension with the Patriots valued at $3 million in March 2024. His contract includes a signing bonus of $1,000,000, a guaranteed amount of $2,300,000, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 year(s) / $3,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $2,300,000 | $2,300,000 |
| YEAR | AGE | CAP HIT ANNUAL | CAP % LEAGUE CAP | CASH ANNUAL | CASH CUMULATIVE | DEAD CAP ANNUAL |
| 2024 | 26 | $1,022,220 | 0.40% | $1,022,220 | $1,022,220 | $722,220 |
| 2025 | 27 | UFA |
Joshua Uche's salary
According to his one-year extended contract, Uche will receive an average annual salary of $3,000,000. Furthermore, he is set to earn a base salary of $722,200, with a cap hit of $1,0,22,220 and a dead cap value of $722,220 in 2024.
How much does Joshua Uche make per minute?
Uche makes around $5.7 per minute, according to his contract.
What are the terms of the Joshua Uche's contract?
Uche’s one year contract includes a signing bonus of $2,300,000, as per Spotrac. He has a per game active bonus of $30,000 and will also receive $500,000 on a Pro Bowl selection.
Joshua Uche's career earnings
As of February 2025, Joshua Uche has a total career earnings of $8.42 million through five years, according to Spotrac.
Joshua Uche's contract history
New England Patriots (2020)
The New England Patriots offered Joshua Uche a rookie contract worth $5.39 million through four years. This contract included a signing bonus of $1.47 million and $2.33 million was the total guaranteed amount, as per Spotrac.
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FAQs on Joshua Uche
A. Joshua Uche is from Miami, Florida and was born on September 18, 1998.
A. The New England Patriots drafted Joshua Uche as the 60th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
A. Joshua Uche attended the University of Michigan from 2016 to 2019.
A. Joshua Uche is playing his fifth season in the NFL, as of February 2025.
