Chiefs' BJ Thompson remains 'unconscious' but stable after going into cardiac arrest during team meeting

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Kansas City Chiefs defensive end B.J. Thompson remains "unconscious" but "stable" just after the second-year player suffered a seizure and went into cardiac arrest during a team meeting on Thursday, according to his agent. 

Thompson’s agent, Chris Turnage, provided an update to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero after visiting him at the hospital. 

B.J. Thompson, #53 of the Kansas City Chiefs, rushes the edge during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on January 7, 2024, in Inglewood, California.  (Ric Tapia/Getty Images)

"BJ is still unconscious at this point, but he’s stable, and vitals are good," Turnage said late Thursday night. "His family asks for your continued prayers."

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The medical emergency happened on what was supposed to be the Chiefs’ final practice of OTAs.

Thompson, 25, reportedly went into cardiac arrest after suffering a seizure during a special teams meeting at the Chiefs’ practice facility. He was quickly attended to by trainers and medical staff before being transported to an area hospital by ambulance. 

Players were reportedly sent home on Thursday. A team’s spokesperson told The Associated Press that the final OTA session was rescheduled for Friday. Head coach Andy Reid is expected to address the situation during Friday’s media availability. 

B.J. Thompson, #53 of the Kansas City Chiefs, walks off the field during a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 19, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona.  (Ric Tapia/Getty Images)

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