Joshua Uche on Nov. 24, 2024. / John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to a one-year deal with linebacker Joshua Uche, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Thursday. The team will use the pass rusher to replace Josh Sweat and Brandon Graham; Sweat recently signed with the Arizona Cardinals, while free agent Graham will either retire or possibly play one more year in the league.

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 26-year-old Uche recorded 23 total tackles and two sacks across a mere six games played in the 2024 regular season. Prior to his one-year stint in K.C., he played five seasons with the New England Patriots.

Uche’s overall impact has been down since a strong 2022 season in New England but joining a robust Philly defense, led by DC Vic Fangio, could be just what the doctor ordered.