BJ Thompson, 25, of the Kansas City Chiefs remains unresponsive following sudden cardiac arrest

Kansas City Chiefs player BJ Thompson remains unconscious after suffering a cardiac arrest during a special teams meeting on Thursday. The 25-year-old backup defensive end experienced a seizure before going into cardiac arrest, leading to his hospitalization. While he is in stable condition, he has not regained consciousness.

BJ’s agent, Chris Turnage, provided an update on his client’s condition, stating that BJ is stable with good vitals but still unconscious. The family has requested continued prayers for his recovery. The news of BJ’s medical emergency was first shared by his agent, who revealed that the Chiefs had canceled team activities for the day to address the situation promptly.

Despite the challenging circumstances, the Chiefs proceeded with their commitment to host a charity softball game later that evening. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo expressed his concern for BJ’s well-being, highlighting the quick response and care provided by the medical staff.

BJ, who joined the Chiefs in the 2023 draft, played his first game in January and expressed his gratitude for achieving his dream of playing professional sports. Head coach Andy Reid is expected to address BJ’s condition publicly on Friday as the team and fans await updates on his recovery. The entire Chiefs organization and the football community continue to rally behind BJ, hoping for his swift and full recovery.