The Chiefs needed roster spots to sign 16 undrafted free agents so they waived defensive end BJ Thompson and released linebacker Blake Lynch according to Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk.com.

Thompson, a fifth-round pick in 2023, was in a special teams meeting at the team facility last June when he had a seizure and went into cardiac arrest. He spent last season on the non-football illness list.  He appeared in one game during his rookie season, making two tackles in 28 defensive snaps and 16 on special teams.

Thompson will revert to the Chiefs’ injured reserve if he clears waivers, allowing him to continue his rehab.

Lynch played one game with the Chiefs last season, seeing action on 25 defensive snaps and 22 on special teams. He made six tackles. Lynch has played 29 games with seven starts in his career with the Vikings, Chargers and Chiefs.