Chiefs DL BJ Thompson released from hospital following seizure, cardiac arrest

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman BJ Thompson was released from the hospital Monday night, four days after suffering a seizure and going into cardiac arrest, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per Thompson’s agent Chris Turnage.

“The family thanks everyone for their prayers and wants to especially thank the Chiefs medical and training staff for their rapid response and professionalism throughout this situation,” Turnage said in a statement.

Thompson suffered a seizure during a special teams meeting on Thursday and went into cardiac arrest. He received CPR from the Chiefs’ medical staff before being transported to the hospital.

Chiefs vice president of sports medicine and performance Rick Burkholder gave an update on Thompson’s condition Friday, saying that while Thompson was initially sedated and placed on a ventilator Thursday night, by the next day he was “awake and alert.”

Thompson, a 2023 fifth-round pick out of Stephen F. Austin, appeared in one game during his rookie season.

The Chiefs are currently in Phase 3 of their voluntary offseason program. Mandatory minicamp is scheduled to begin on Tuesday.