BJ Thompson is making enhancements after an enormous medical scare on Thursday.
The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs defensive finish suffered a seizure went into cardiac arrest throughout a group assembly on Thursday morning, in accordance with a number of experiences.
His agent, Chris Turnage, informed NFL Community that he’s “awake and responsive.”
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BJ Thompson of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs walks off the sector in the course of the recreation in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Aug. 19, 2023. (Ric Tapia/Getty Pictures)
Late Thursday evening, Turnage had stated Thompson was in steady situation and remained unconscious, so he definitely appears to be transferring in the suitable path.
Thompson was instantly attended to by medical workers on web site and reportedly taken away in an ambulance.
In accordance to ESPN, the Chiefs canceled Thursday’s apply session and rescheduled it for the next day.
Head coach Andy Reid is anticipated to deal with the state of affairs throughout Friday’s media availability.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs defensive finish BJ Thompson appears to be like on in the course of the first half of the sport in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Jan 7. (Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Throughout a Kansas Metropolis charity softball recreation later that day, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo briefly spoke about Thompson’s situation.
“Let me say this earlier than I say something. I’m eager about BJ proper now,” Spagnuolo stated, by way of FOX 4 Kansas Metropolis. “It was scary. I feel the fellows had been slightly bit scared, I do know I used to be. However quite a lot of praying and [head athletic trainer] Rick [Burkholder] and his workers did a terrific job.”
Thompson is getting into his second season with the Chiefs after being chosen within the fifth spherical of the NFL Draft. He appeared in a single recreation throughout his rookie season in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18, the place he registered two tackles.
BJ Thompson of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs rushes the sting in the course of the recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Jan. 7. (Ric Tapia/Getty Pictures)
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Friday will mark the Chiefs’ last offseason coaching exercise earlier than the group returns subsequent week for obligatory minicamp.
Fox Information’ Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.
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