Chiefs players Wesley Bissainthe and Omari Evans could return to college football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Wesley Bissainthe and Omari Evans of the Kansas City Chiefs have received a temporary path to regain NCAA eligibility following a court ruling. Both players, who went undrafted in 2026, may be able to return to college football after a judge issued a restraining order allowing 41 athletes to challenge NCAA restrictions. The order temporarily blocks the NCAA from enforcing rules that could prevent former professional players from returning to the collegiate level. A hearing scheduled for September 11 may alter the situation further, leaving the players' immediate future uncertain as they weigh their options.
- •Wesley Bissainthe and Omari Evans may return to college football.
- •A judge's ruling challenges NCAA restrictions on former professionals.
- •The order affects 41 athletes, allowing for possible college eligibility.
- •A follow-up hearing is scheduled for September 11.
- •The ruling could set a precedent for NCAA eligibility disputes.
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Two Chiefs Undrafted Free Agents Cleared for Possible College Return After NCAA Eligibility Ruling
"Kansas City Chiefs players Wesley Bissainthe and Omari Evans could get another chance to play college football after a recent court ruling involving the NCAA. Both players went undrafted in 2026 but later joined the Chiefs as free agents. The ruling has opened the door for players in their situation to regain college eligibility. The […] The post Two Chiefs Undrafted Free Agents Cleared for Possible College Return After NCAA Eligibility Ruling appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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