Kansas City Adds Uche as Trade Deadline Approaches

Kansas City, MO – As the NFL trade deadline looms closer, teams are actively making moves to improve their rosters for the remainder of the season. In a recent trade, the Kansas City Chiefs have acquired pass rusher Joshua Uche from the New England Patriots. This was confirmed by head coach Andy Reid earlier this week.

The Patriots received a 2026 sixth-round draft pick in return for Uche, who was a healthy scratch during the Patriots’ latest game against the New York Jets. Uche, a fifth-year outside linebacker, has been an attractive target for teams due to his ability to rush the passer and relatively modest salary.

This trade comes amid increasing speculation about potential player movements ahead of the deadline, which is set for Tuesday, November 5 at 4 p.m. ET. Earlier deals have already set the stage for what could be a bustling final few days. The Seattle Seahawks, for instance, traded for defensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris from the Jaguars, while the New York Jets landed star wide receiver Davante Adams from the Raiders.

However, not all teams are willing to part with their star players. The owner of the Raiders, Mark Davis, has firmly stated that they will not trade defensive end Maxx Crosby, adding that “we’re not trading Maxx Crosby before or after the trade deadline.”

Meanwhile, teams like the Titans are in discussions to potentially trade for veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and may look to finalize a deal soon. Other wide receivers such as Diontae Johnson from the Panthers and Christian Kirk from the Jaguars have also generated interest among teams looking to bolster their offensive line-ups.

With the available players and teams still weighing their options, the next few days promise to be eventful. The Chiefs, bolstered by the addition of Uche, will look to continue their push in the highly competitive AFC. Only time will tell how the upcoming deadline will shape each team’s future.