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Former Miami LB Wesley Bissainthe weighing options after Chiefs waive him

The Kansas City Chiefs released undrafted rookie linebacker Wesley Bissainthe on Saturday.
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Jul 29, 2026; St. Joseph, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Wesley Bissainthe (59) walks down the hill to the practice fields during training camp at Missouri Western State University. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Jul 29, 2026; St. Joseph, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Wesley Bissainthe (59) walks down the hill to the practice fields during training camp at Missouri Western State University. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Kansas City Chiefs released undrafted rookie linebacker Wesley Bissainthe on Saturday as they trimmed the roster toward the 53-man deadline. 

Bissainthe is a plaintiff in the court fight over a fifth year of college eligibility, and he is considering a return to campus rather than staying in the NFL.

Wesley Bissainthe could have more options beyond the NFL

Bissainthe signed with Kansas City after the 2026 draft after four seasons at Miami. He can still be claimed on waivers, signed to a practice squad or brought back if he clears.

Dallas County Judge Martin Hoffman issued a temporary restraining order covering 41 athletes, including Bissainthe, which might allow him to return to the college game. It adds an option if Bissainthe chooses to return.

The Big Ten, Big 12, SEC and ACC each adopted rules this month that bar players who have signed a professional contract, appeared on an NFL roster or failed to withdraw from the draft from joining their programs. But things change quickly, and there's really no good guess on what will happen next.

NFL/pro football names on the order

  • Wesley Bissainthe (Miami; Kansas City Chiefs)
  • Omari Evans (Penn State/Washington; Kansas City Chiefs)
  • Jordan Hudson (TCU/SMU; Dallas Cowboys)
  • JaCorey Thomas (Georgia; Carolina Panthers)
  • Jayden Fielding (Ohio State; signed in the CFL)

WNBA contracts

  • Christeen Iwuala (Washington Mystics)
  • Bailey Maupin (Golden State Valkyries)

Other athletes named on the order

  • Riley Kugel
  • Corey Washington
  • Hali Hartman
  • Ahmaad Moses
  • Avry Tatum
  • Brandon Walker
  • Christopher "CJ" Gunn
  • Coley Sidloski
  • Dmon Brinson
  • Ethan Sanchez
  • Jacob Krieg
  • Jayden Brewer
  • Phillip Dunnam
  • Rylan Griffen
  • Solo Barnes
  • Stephon "Boogie" Johnson
  • Treylin Payne
  • Tyrence Crutcher
  • Madelyn Muhr
  • Marcell McCreary
  • Nikolas Graves
  • Owen McElfatrick
  • Trey Lewis
  • Max Weinrich
  • Raphael Kistmann
  • Rich Smith
  • Micah Gray
  • Naquari Rogers
  • Ryan Ford
  • Justus Simmons
  • Todd Hudson
  • Rashod Dubinion
  • Jaden Mosley
  • Jacob Holmes
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