Popular former Kansas City Chiefs undrafted rookie Esa Pole just hit waivers again in Week 8, as the New York Jets chose to cut him from their 53-man roster on October 23.
The promising offensive tackle prospect began his NFL career with the Chiefs, but failed to survive the 53-man cutdown in August. The KC Star’s Sam McDowell reported that Pole was a candidate for the KC practice squad at the time, but that changed after he was unfortunately claimed off waivers by the Jets.
Now, if Pole clears waivers on October 24, he could return to Kansas City on a practice squad deal — assuming there is still mutual interest on both sides. And the fans of Chiefs Kingdom seem to want that to happen.
Chiefs Fans Eye Esa Pole Signing After Cut News
“The Jets have waived OT Esa Pole. He is subject to waivers until 3 pm on Friday. If he clears waivers, he is free to sign to any 53-man roster or practice squad,” KSHB 41 beat reporter Nick Jacobs relayed on October 23.
The post gained a lot of attention among Chiefs fans who follow Jacobs, as it drummed up 100-plus likes and several pro-reunion comments.
“Hopefully no one else sees this and he clears waivers and can come back to KC where he should have been all along,” one KC supporter replied.
Another agreed, writing: “Bring him home [Brett] Veach.”
And a third Chiefs fan simply responded: “Pleeeeeeeease! 🙏”
Finally, KC radio host Carrington Harrison joked that “Esa Pole is First Team Chiefs Twitter.” Referencing the love for the rookie UDFA on social media.
With first-round pick Joshua Simmons away from the team indefinitely, it would make sense for Kansas City to bring back Pole. They could even claim him off waivers themselves, but then they’d have to cut someone off the 53-man roster to free up a spot.
We should find out if Pole clears waivers on October 24. If he does, he can take as long as he needs to decide on his next NFL landing spot.
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