Kansas City Chiefs defensive end BJ Thompson is awake and responding after suffering a seizure and cardiac arrest at the team facility.
As his agent told NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Thompson has a good prognosis for the future.
The Chiefs had to postpone organized team activities this week when Thompson suffered a seizure and went into cardiac arrest during a special teams meeting.
With Thompson in stable condition, the Chiefs went ahead with a charity softball event Thursday night.
Justin Reid and Trey Smith hosted the second annual charity softball game in Kansas City, previously hosted by Marquez Valdes-Scantling – who was traded to the Buffalo Bills this offseason.
Chiefs defensive end BJ Thompson is awake and responding after his cardiac arrest
Friday’s news was certainly welcome after some less encouraging updates earlier in the week.
After visiting with his client, Thompson’s agent Christ Turnage reported Thursday that the Chiefs defensive end was unconscious but in stable condition.
Turnage then told Pelissero on Friday that the NFL player is now responding and that his prognosis is good.
Pelissero also reported the news of Thompson’s seizure Thursday morning.
“The Chiefs canceled all team activities today after a backup defensive lineman suffered a seizure during a special teams meeting and went into cardiac arrest,” Pelissero wrote on X.
“The team’s medical staff worked quickly, an ambulance was called and the player is currently in stable condition.”
While head coach Andy Reid has yet to speak to the media about the situation, he is expected to address it on Friday. However, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo spoke about his player’s condition Thursday evening.
“Let me say this before I say anything, I’m thinking about BJ right now,” Spagnuolo volunteered before answering questions from reporters, via Fox4KC.
