Chiefs’ BJ Thompson Suffered Cardiac Arrest, Seizure; In Stable Condition at Hospital

Tyler Conway@@jtylerconwayFeatured Columnist IVJune 6, 2024

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Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman BJ Thompson is in stable condition after suffering a seizure and going into cardiac arrest during a team meeting Thursday.

Thompson’s agent provided the latest information:

Tom Pelissero @TomPelisseroFrom #Chiefs DE BJ Thompson’s agent, Chris Turnage, who visited Thompson in the hospital after he suffered a seizure and went into cardiac arrest today:

“BJ is still unconscious at this point, but he’s stable and vitals are good. His family asks for your continued prayers.” pic.twitter.com/iXP6SdbDUw

Tom Pelissero of NFL Network first reported the news, noting the Chiefs’ medical staff “worked quickly” to get Thompson into medical care.

Thompson, 25, was a fifth-round pick out of Stephen F. Austin in 2023. He recorded two tackles in one appearance as a rookie.

The Chiefs did not offer many details into what led to Thompson’s seizure and canceled all team activities for the remainder of the day. The team also moved a scheduled media session back to Friday.

Thursday was slated to be the final day of this week’s OTA session. The team will reconvene next week for another round of minicamp workouts.

Thompson is expected to compete for playing time on the Chiefs’ deep defensive line this season.