Kansas City Chiefs plan to cut rookie LB Wesley Bissainthe
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:59 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs are set to release rookie linebacker Wesley Bissainthe following the 2026 NFL preseason. Bissainthe, an undrafted free agent from the University of Miami, struggled to secure a roster spot during training camp. Reports indicate that the 22-year-old is considering returning to college football. It is unclear whether Bissainthe will compete in NCAA this season, but he gained valuable experience in the NFL.
- •Wesley Bissainthe joined the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent.
- •He earned third-team All-ACC honors in 2025 at Miami.
- •Bissainthe struggled in training camp and failed to secure a roster spot.
- •He is considering a return to college football after his release.
- •The Chiefs' final 53-man roster will be determined soon.
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas City Chiefs to cut rookie LB after 2026 NFL preseason
"According to a report from NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Kansas City Chiefs are set to release rookie LB Wesley Bissainthe after the NFL preseason.
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