Eagles attempt to fill loss of Josh Sweat by signing former Chiefs pass rusher
The Philadelphia Eagles took a big hit to their defense when they lost Josh Sweat to the Arizona Cardinals in NFL free agency. However, they are attempting to make up for the loss of Sweat, and potentially Brandon Graham, by signing former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Joshua Uche, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. "Pass-rush help […]
The Philadelphia Eagles took a big hit to their defense when they lost Josh Sweat to the Arizona Cardinals in NFL free agency.
However, they are attempting to make up for the loss of Sweat, and potentially Brandon Graham, by signing former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Joshua Uche, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
"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," Schefter wrote on X.
Uche, 26, was originally a second-round pick out of Michigan by the New England Patriots in the 2020 NFL draft (60th overall).
His breakout year with the Pats came two years later when he racked up 11.5 sacks through 15 regular-season games.
Uche failed to reach that kind of production again following that 2020 season and was ultimately traded to the Chiefs in October of 2024. He played a total of just 37 defensive snaps in five games with the Chiefs last fall and finished the year with two sacks to his name, which both came from New England.
Through 64 career games in five seasons, Uche has racked up 20.5 sacks and 34 quarterback hits.
While his numbers make look a bit concerning, Eagles' defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is well known for revamping a player's career just like he did with Zack Baun and several other Eagles defenders last season en route to a Super Bowl championship. So, Uche is in good hands with coming to Philly.
The Eagles also have Jalen Carter and Moro Ojomo still in their pass rush room who should each take major steps in 2025.
