Re-Signing With The Patriots Proved To Be Linebacker Joshua Uche's 'Calling'

Joshua Uche had an opportunity to stay in Foxborough as NFL free agency opened. The New England Patriots outside linebacker moves forward with a one-year, prove-it pact that includes a base value of $3 million and up to a maximum value of $8 million. “There were some options on the table, but in my heart, I felt I was destined to be a Patriot,” Uche told reporters during his Tuesday press conference at Gillette Stadium. Under head coach Jerod Mayo and defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington, Uche's second contract with the organization brings a $1 million signing bonus and $1.3 million base salary.