BJ Thompson, Kansas City Chiefs Player, Experiences Cardiac Arrest – Hollywood Life

BJ Thompson, a defensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs, experienced a medical emergency at the team’s facility, causing concern among fans and teammates. According to reports, Thompson suffered from cardiac arrest and a seizure during a special teams meeting. Fortunately, the team’s medical staff acted quickly, and Thompson is currently in stable condition.

The NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero shared the news on Twitter, stating that all team activities were canceled for the day as a result of the incident. The league also confirmed the cancellation and rescheduling of media availability for head coach Andy Reid and select players.

Despite Thompson’s limited playing time in his rookie season, he was part of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl-winning team earlier in the year. The young lineman’s health scare has brought attention to the team, with fans and colleagues sending their thoughts and prayers for his speedy recovery.

In other news related to the Chiefs, some of Thompson’s teammates have been making headlines for controversial reasons. Harrison Butker recently sparked controversy with a commencement speech that touched on sensitive topics like LGBTQ+ rights and abortion. Additionally, Isaiah Buggs faced allegations of animal cruelty, which he vehemently denied through his agent. Wide receiver Rashee Rice also found himself in trouble with the law after a multiple car collision incident in Texas, prompting him to issue a public apology for his actions.