The slotted, essentially automatic signings of NFL Draft picks started in New England on Wednesday, as second-round outside linebacker Josh Uche reportedly inked his rookie deal with the Patriots. He is the first member of the Patriots 2020 Draft class to sign with the team, and the highest pick in the league to sign a deal up to this point.
ESPN reported the signing, citing agent Drew Rosenhaus.
According to the Boston Globe, Uche signed a four-year contract with a total potential value of $5.389 million with a signing bonus of $1.48 million.
The Patriots traded up into the second round to select the Michigan edge defender with the No. 60 overall pick.
