KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs' defensive end BJ Thompson is reportedly awake and responsive Friday after suffering a seizure and cardiac arrest at a special teams meeting on Thursday.
Late Thursday night, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported that Thompson was unconscious, but in stable condition, citing an update from Thompson's agent.
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:
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 7, 2024
“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
Thompson's agent shared that the DE was awake and responsive Friday, per Pelissero.
"The second-year pro’s prognosis is good," Pelissero shared in a social media post.
A positive update: #Chiefs DE BJ Thompson is awake and responsive, according to his agent, Chris Turnage.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 7, 2024
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
Thompson was drafted by the Chiefs as a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department First responders were dispatched to the practice facility just before 8:40 a.m. Thursday, per activity logs.
The Chiefs' organized team activities practice was originally set to take place on Thursday at 11:20 a.m.
Practice was delayed until Friday at the same time after the medical emergency. The Chiefs are expected to address reporters at Friday's practice.
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