Kansas Metropolis Chiefs defensive lineman B.J. Thompson was launched from the hospital on Monday following a cardiac arrest and seizure at exercises final week, his agent stated.
Thompson suffered the medical scare on Thursday morning however was making progress by Friday.
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Kansas Metropolis Chiefs defensive finish BJ Thompson, #53, seems to be on in the course of the first half in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Jan. 7, 2024. (Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports activities)
“The household thanks everybody for his or her prayers and needs to particularly thank the Chiefs medical and coaching employees for his or her fast response and professionalism all through this case,” Chris Turnage, of United Athlete Sports activities Company, stated in a press release to the NFL Community.
Thompson was instantly attended to by medical employees on website and reportedly taken away in an ambulance. Harrison Butker was stated to have been one of many first individuals to take care of Thompson.
HARRISON BUTKER PLAYED VITAL ROLE IN SAVING BJ THOMPSON DURING SEIZURE AND CARDIAC ARREST, CHIEFS STAFFER SAYS
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Easton Stick, #2, will get away from the stress of Kansas Metropolis Chiefs linebacker B.J. Thompson, #53, within the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Occasions by way of Getty Photos)
In accordance to ESPN, the Chiefs canceled Thursday’s follow session and rescheduled it for the next day.
“I used to be in a position to be proper there, I jumped in there simply from my workplace, so I got here down and popped in. Now, I’m not a lot assist, they’d it below management, however that’s powerful, that’s a tricky scenario,” Chiefs head coach Andy Reid stated Friday. “We’ve been by means of a few these in my time, and it’s by no means enjoyable.
“Thank goodness although, I imply if it needed to occur, no higher place than proper right here the place you could have the assist unit that is aware of what to do.”
B.J. Thompson, #53 of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, walks off the sphere throughout a sport in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Aug. 19, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Ric Tapia/Getty Photos)
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Thompson is coming into his second season with the Chiefs after being chosen within the fifth spherical of the NFL Draft. He appeared in a single sport throughout his rookie season in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18, when he registered two tackles.
Fox Information’ Ryan Morik contributed to this report.
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