Joshua Uche

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		76	109	21.5	—
2025		12	23	1.0	0
2024		13	23	2.0	0
2023		15

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Dolphins secured a legitimate steal with Joshua Uche's one-year, $1.4M deal, earning a B- CVI that reflects excellent value for a proven pass rusher. While Uche projects as a depth piece in Miami's linebacker rotation, his $1.4M salary represents basement-level pricing for a player who recorded 11.5 sacks just two seasons ago and has consistently flashed elite pass-rushing ability when healthy. At 26, Uche is entering his prime years and represents the exact type of low-risk, high-reward bet that savvy front offices make to uncover hidden gems. The contract structure is virtually bulletproof for Miami — $1.3M guaranteed on a one-year deal means they can walk away with minimal financial damage if things don't work out, while the short term allows Uche to rebuild his market value. This signing exemplifies smart roster construction, giving the Dolphins a talented rotational rusher at replacement-level money who could easily outperform his modest contract if he stays healthy and finds his 2022 form.

Performance Analysis

Joshua Uche earns an F grade that represents a stunning fall for a player who once looked like a rising pass-rush star. His breakout season with the Patriots generated significant expectations, but the move to Miami hasn't produced the same results. Uche's production has cratered, and the pressure numbers that made him attractive on the market have largely disappeared. Whether it's scheme fit, motivation, or simply a case of a player whose one great season was the outlier rather than the norm, the Dolphins aren't getting what they paid for. He needs to rediscover the explosiveness that made him a hot commodity to salvage his tenure in Miami.