Dolphins sign former Eagle Joshua Uche for depth in edge rusher room
The Miami Dolphins finally added depth to the edge rusher room.
Former Philadelphia Eagle Joshua Uche, 27, signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins on Monday, his agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed.
This comes just a few days after the Dolphins re-signed Cameron Goode.
Uche, a six-year veteran, brings experience to a room that will likely be led by 2024 first-round pick Chop Robinson. A rotational piece for the Eagles in 2025, the 2020 second-round pick racked up a sack, 23 total tackles and three quarterback hits this past season. Uche, however, has a good chance to start for the Dolphins due to the lack of depth currently at the position.
Originally selected by the New England Patriots, Uche has also played for the Kansas City Chiefs in addition to the Eagles. He has totaled 21.5 sacks, 21 tackles for loss and 37 combined tackles across his career.
The Dolphins still need bodies at edge rusher — even with Uche, a Columbus High graduate, back in South Florida. As of this writing, the unit includes Robinson, Goode and Derrick McLendon II. Robinson will be relied upon heavily in 2026.
“Chop is in a great position because he’s going to be the elder statesmen and in a position of leadership,” general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said. “My expectations for him are to work his ass off, continue to improve and be a leader in that locker room.”
McLendon could potentially earn more playing time. Despite a solid 2025 training camp performance, the edge rusher appeared in only the final game of the season.
“One of my favorites is ‘DMac,’” Chubb said of McLendon during training camp. “The energy he brings into our outside linebacker room and to see his growth from the start of camp to now, it’s just going to keep growing.”
As free agency inches closer and closer, the Dolphins will likely spend very little due to a lack of cap space. Some options at the edge include Sam Okuayinonu (San Francisco 49ers) or a reunion with Quinton Bell.
This story was originally published March 11, 2026 at 1:28 PM.
