Chiefs’ BJ Thompson Goes Into Cardiac Arrest During Team Meeting

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end BJ Thompson is in stable condition at an area hospital after having a seizure and going into cardiac arrest.

The 25-year-old Thompson was taken to the hospital by ambulance from the team’s practice facility Thursday morning.

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The Chiefs sent players home from the facility instead of holding their regularly scheduled OTA practice. The practice was rescheduled for today.

Thompson was selected by the Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2023 draft from Stephen F. Austin. He played in one game as a rookie, registering two tackles.

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