
The Kansas City Chiefs suspended practice Thursday after backup defensive end BJ Thompson experienced a medical emergency. reports they say Thompson had a seizure and went into cardiac arrest, leading to his transport to the hospital by ambulance. Fortunately, he is now in a stable condition.
#heads DL BJ Thompson is in stable condition after suffering a seizure and going into cardiac arrest during a meeting this morning, according to source.
A fifth-round pick in 2023 by Stephen F. Austin, Thompson appeared in one game as a rookie for the Super Bowl champions. https://t.co/aGTzMF7F7H
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As a result, team practices and media availability were rescheduled for Friday.
Thompson, a fifth-round pick last year, is about to enter his second NFL season. He made one appearance in his rookie season. The Chiefs are wrapping up OTA practices this week, with mandatory minicamp starting June 11 and official training camp beginning in July.