Chiefs player’s agent shares update after seizure, cardiac arrest
Jan 7, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end BJ Thompson (53) looks on during the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end BJ Thompson was hospitalized this week following a medical emergency, and his agent has shared a new update.
The Chiefs canceled practice on Thursday after Thompson, a second-year reserve player, suffered a seizure and went into cardiac arrest during a team meeting. Thompson was transported to a local hospital, where he was said to be in stable condition.
On Thursday night, Thompson’s agent Chris Turnage told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network that Thompson remained unconscious but stable.
“BJ is still unconscious at this point, but he’s stable and vitals are good,” Turnage said. “His family asks for your continued prayers.”
From #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 (@TomPelissero) June 7, 2024
The Chiefs, who are still in the voluntary portion of their offseason program, resumed practice on Friday.
Thompson was drafted by Kansas City in the fifth round in 2023. He played for Stephen F. Austin for four seasons after transferring there from Baylor. The 25-year-old appeared in one game as a rookie last year and had 2 solo tackles.
