On Monday night, Chiefs defensive lineman BJ Thompson was released from the hospital after a scary incident at the team facility. According to his agent, Chris Turnage, Thompson had a seizure and went into cardiac arrest during a special teams meeting four days ago. The family expressed their gratitude for the prayers and specifically thanked the Chiefs medical and training staff for their quick response and professionalism throughout the situation.
Despite being in stable condition but unconscious, Thompson was praised by head coach Andy Reid for the training staff’s rapid response to the emergency. The Chiefs had drafted Thompson in the fifth round the previous year, and despite only appearing in one game during his rookie season, he made an impact with two tackles in 28 defensive snaps and 16 on special teams. Thompson’s release from the hospital was a positive development following a frightening incident that left his family and the Chiefs organization grateful for the support and care he received.
