Uche was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Uche entered protocols on Tuesday, but he was able to clear that hurdle quickly. Uche should be able to suit up Sunday, when the Patriots' host the Jaguars.
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Patriots' Josh Uche: Enters COVID protocols
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Uche (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports, as a result of testing positive for the virus, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Uche had just returned from IR due to an ankle injury, but he'll now potentially face missing more time in COVID protocols. If he is vaccinated, he can clear protocols by producing two negative tests more than 24 hours apart.
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Patriots' Josh Uche: Returns from IR
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Uche (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
Uche has been out of action since Week 10 against Cleveland and was put on IR on Nov. 17. He was designated to return Dec. 14, so he's had some time to practice with the team before returning to the field Sunday against the Bills. The second-year pro played a rotational role in the Patriots' linebacker unit before the injury and should return to a similar role here.
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Patriots' Josh Uche: Designated for return
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Uche (ankle) was designated to return from IR on Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Uche last played in Week 10 against Cleveland and was placed on IR on Nov. 17. The second-year linebacker out of Michigan was playing a rotational role on the Patriots' defense, where he totaled 10 tackles (eight solo), a fumble recovery and three sacks through the first nine games. Now that he's been designated to return, Uche has a 21-day window to be added to the active roster or be forced to miss the remainder of the season.
Uche (ankle) was placed on IR on Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Uche has been playing a rotational role in the Patriots' linebacker unit this season. Acting primarily as a pass-rusher, Uche has three sacks on the season. The 22-year-old will try to return in three weeks when he is eligible to come off IR.
