BJ Thompson is recovering after a major health scare on Thursday.
of Kansas City Chiefs According to multiple reports, the defensive end suffered a seizure during a team meeting Thursday morning and went into cardiac arrest.
His agent, Chris Turnage, told NFL Network that he is “awake and responsive.”
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BJ Thompson of the Kansas City Chiefs leaves the field during a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Rick Tapia/Getty Images)
Late Thursday night, Dr. Turnage said Thompson was in stable condition and remained unconscious, so it appears that Thompson is definitely moving in the right direction.
Thompson was reportedly immediately treated by medical staff at the scene and taken away in an ambulance.
according to To ESPN The Chiefs canceled practice on Thursday and rescheduled it for the following day.
Coach Andy Reid is expected to address the situation during his media availability on Friday.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end BJ Thompson watches the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on January 7 in Inglewood, California. (Orlando Ramirez – USA Today Sports)
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During a Kansas City charity softball game later that day, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo spoke briefly about Thompson’s status.
“Before I say anything, I’m thinking about BJ right now,” Spagnuolo said. FOX 4 Kansas City. “It was scary. I think everyone was a little scared, and I was too. But I prayed a lot. [head athletic trainer] Rick [Burkholder] And his staff did a great job.”
Thompson is in his second season with the Chiefs after being selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. He played in one game during his rookie season. Los Angeles Chargers In Week 18, he recorded two tackles.
Kansas City Chiefs’ BJ Thompson charges off the edge during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on January 7 in Inglewood, California. (Rick Tapia/Getty Images)
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Friday marks the Chiefs’ final offseason training activity before the team returns for mandatory minicamp next week.
Fox News’ Paulina Deday contributed to this report.
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