Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce lose two teammates from the Chiefs.

The Kansas City Chiefs have made some roster adjustments as they work to sign undrafted free agents, which led to the release of two players on Saturday. The team waived defensive end BJ Thompson and released linebacker Blake Lynch to clear space for 16 incoming free agents.

Thompson, who was drafted by the Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft from Stephen F. Austin, had been with Kansas City throughout his career. He appeared in one game during his rookie season, logging two tackles in 28 snaps. However, Thompson faced significant health challenges last year when he suffered a seizure during training camp and went into cardiac arrest, resulting in him spending the remainder of the season on the non-football illness list.

Lynch, who played in just one game for the Chiefs last season, participated in 25 defensive snaps. Over his career, he’s played in 29 games, including seven starts, with the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers.

In order to make room for the 16 free agents they’ve signed, the Chiefs had to make these cuts. The free agents joining Kansas City include Florida wide receiver Elijhah Badger, Oklahoma State offensive tackle Dalton Cooper, Maryland safety Glendon Miller, Washington State offensive tackle Esa Pole, Pittsburgh linebacker Brandon George, Penn State defensive tackle Coziah Izzard, Southern Arkansas cornerback Melvin Smith Jr., Fresno State wide receiver Mac Dalena, USC punter Eddie Czaplicki, Texas A\&M tight end Tre Watson, USC cornerback Jacobe Covington, Western Kentucky running back Elijah Young, Tennessee safety Will Brooks, Florida State defensive back Kevin Knowles II, and San Jose State wide receiver Justin Lockhart.

The Chiefs are looking to recover after a tough blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.