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BJ Thompson

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ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports doctors are optimistic about Chiefs DL BJ Thompson’s recovery after he suffered a seizure and cardiac arrest on June 6.

Thompson was rushed to the hospital after having a seizure during a team meeting and was reportedly in stable condition. Thompson, 25, a 2023 fifth round pick by Kansas City, appeared in one game last season.

Source: ESPN.com

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BJ Thompson

KC Defensive End #53

Chiefs DL BJ Thompson suffered a seizure and went into cardiac arrest during Thursday’s special teams meeting.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Thompson is in stable condition thanks to the speedy response of the team’s medical staff. Thompson was drafted by the Chiefs in the fifth-round of the 2023 NFL Draft and appeared in one game for them last season. The Chiefs canceled all team activities for the day.

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Source: Tom Pelissero

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BJ Thompson

KC Defensive End #53
Chiefs selected Stephen F. Austin EDGE BJ Thompson with the No. 166 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Thompson had 24.5 sacks in six years of college between Baylor and Stephen F. Austin. He ran a 4.58 40-yard dash at his Pro Day per Dane Brugler’s The Beast. He as dismissed from Baylor on account of a failed drug test in 2018, but rebounded with Stephen F. Austin and teams kept away from him in 2022 as he produced just five sacks and 6.5 tackles for loss. He’ll be depth on the EDGE as the Chiefs try to replace Frank Clark.
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