Chiefs defensive lineman BJ Thompson remains unconscious but in stable condition after suffering a seizure and cardiac arrest during a team meeting Thursday.
Thompson’s agent, Chris Turnage, updated NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero on his client’s condition.
“BJ is still unconscious at this time but is stable and his vital signs are good,” Turnage said late Thursday night. “His family asks for your continued prayers.”
from #Chiefs DE BJ Thompson’s agent, Chris Turnage, visited Thompson in the hospital today after he suffered a seizure and went into cardiac arrest.
“BJ is still unconscious at this time but is stable and his vital signs are good. We ask for his family’s continued prayers.” pic.twitter.com/iXP6SdbDUw
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 7, 2024
Thompson, a second-year player from Stephen F. Austin, was in a special teams meeting on the final day of overtime activities when the incident occurred. Team medical staff immediately treated Thompson and he was taken by ambulance to the hospital, where he remains.
The Chiefs canceled all remaining team activities following the incident.
Kansas City Chiefs player B.J. Thompson (No. 53) charges the edge during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on January 7, 2024. (Rick Tapia/Getty Images)
“Before you say anything, I’m thinking about BJ right now.” Said “It was scary. I think the guys were a little scared, and I was too, but we prayed a lot and [head athletic trainer] Rick [Burkholder] And his staff did a great job.”
Thompson, 25, is a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and played in one game for the Chiefs last season.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
