Yahoo Sports Chiefs DE BJ Thompson reportedly 'awake and responsive' after cardiac arrest
BJ Thompson, a backup defensive end, has a 'good' prognosis after Thursday's incident
The Kansas City Chiefs canceled team practice on Thursday after a player had a medical emergency.
Backup defensive end BJ Thompson had a seizure and went into cardiac arrest in a special teams meeting on Thursday, according to multiple reports. Thompson was transported by ambulance to the hospital and was in stable condition.
On Friday, the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that Thompson's agent, Chris Turnage, said that Thompson is "awake and responsive."
A positive update: #Chiefs DE BJ Thompson is awake and responsive, according to his agent, Chris Turnage.
One day after Thompson suffered a seizure and went into cardiac arrest during a special teams meeting, the second-year pro’s prognosis is good. pic.twitter.com/YdjUTJtH3X— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 7, 2024
The team quickly canceled practice and media availability on Thursday.
Thompson was selected by the Chiefs in the fifth round of the NFL Draft last year out of Stephen F. Austin and Baylor. He appeared in one game last season, largely on special teams, and made two tackles.
The Chiefs will finish OTA workouts this week. Mandatory minicamp is set to start on June 11 before official training camp kicks off in July.
