## Patriots Place Edge Rusher on IR, Sign Replacement The New England Patriots have placed edge rusher Josh Uche on injured reserve and signed DaMarcus Mitchell to take his place on the roster. **Is Uche expected to miss significant time?** Uche is expected to miss at least the next four games while on injured reserve. He suffered a foot injury in the Patriots' preseason opener against the New York Giants. **What is the expected recovery time for this injury?** The typical recovery time for a foot injury like the one Uche suffered is 4-6 weeks. However, the severity of the injury could impact the length of his absence. **Who is DaMarcus Mitchell?** Mitchell is a 6'2", 255-pound defensive end who has played in the NFL since 2019. He has spent time with the Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts, and Buffalo Bills. **What are Mitchell's career stats?** In his career, Mitchell has recorded 38 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and 1 forced fumble. He has started 12 games in his career. **What does this mean for the Patriots' defense?** The loss of Uche is a blow to the Patriots' pass rush, but the addition of Mitchell should help to soften the impact. Mitchell is a solid run defender and has shown some ability as a pass rusher. **Additional notes:** * Uche was a second-round pick by the Patriots in the 2020 NFL Draft. * Uche had 8 sacks in 16 games last season. * Mitchell was a fifth-round pick by the Titans in the 2019 NFL Draft. * Mitchell has played in 51 career games.
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