BJ Thompson The 25-year-old Kansas City Chiefs defensive end has regained consciousness, according to his agent, Chris Turnage, who is reportedly recovering from cardiac arrest, journalist Tom Pelissero reported via X.
“Good news! Chiefs DE BJ Thompson is alert and responsive per agent Chris Turnage,” he tweeted on Friday, June 7. “The prognosis for the second-year pro is good, one day after Thompson suffered a seizure and went into cardiac arrest during a special teams meeting.”
Positive updates: #Chiefs DE BJ Thompson is said to be awake and responsive, according to his agent, Chris Turnage.
The second-year pro’s prognosis is good, the news comes a day after Thompson suffered a seizure and went into cardiac arrest during a special teams meeting. pic.twitter.com/YdjUTJtH3X
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 7, 2024
Earlier this week, BJ suffered at least one seizure and then went into cardiac arrest during a special teams meeting at the Chiefs’ practice facility on Thursday, June 6. Harrison Butker He left the meeting and sought medical assistance. ESPNAccording to the outlet, BJ went into cardiac arrest for about a minute and was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was sedated and placed on a ventilator overnight.
Tom confirmed that the Chiefs canceled scheduled activities because BJ needed medical assistance.
“The #Chiefs have cancelled all team activities today after a reserve defensive lineman suffered a seizure during a special teams meeting and went into cardiac arrest, according to a source,” the journalist tweeted. “The team’s medical staff responded quickly, an ambulance was called and the player is currently in stable condition.”
Later that day, it was announced that BJ was in “stable condition.”
#Chiefs Head trainer Rick Burkholder told reporters that after B.J. Thompson suffered a seizure and went into cardiac arrest on Thursday, Harrison Butker ran to the weight room to get a trainer.
Thompson was taken off sedation this morning. He is alert, awake and recovering… pic.twitter.com/cZ2wSbONHi
— Ali Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) June 7, 2024
BJ helped the Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in this year’s Super Bowl and take home the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
This is not the first time a football player has suffered cardiac arrest. Last year, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin He collapsed on the field after tackling another player. Paramedics quickly administered CPR and he was taken to a local hospital. Players from both teams knelt on the sidelines during the game to support the 26-year-old athlete.
Damar was intubated in hospital and was able to breathe on his own within a few days of the incident. He was released a week later.
After recovering from the traumatic incident, Damar revealed he had suffered a cardiac concussion, a rare condition that can be life-threatening if not treated within minutes.