Thompson (undisclosed) was moved to the reserve/non-football illness list Tuesday. Thompson suffered a seizure and went into cardiac arrest in June and has yet to take the field since. It's not clear how much longer he may need to recover, but he'll kick off the season on a reserve list.
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Status
NFI-R - Chest - Not Specified Expected Return: 2024-12-25Latest BJ Thompson news
Team
Kansas City Chiefs
Birthdate
3/23/1999 (25)
Status
Non-football related injured reserve
HT/WT
6'6", 243 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 5; Pk (KC)
Birthplace
England, AR, USA
Position
DE
College
Stephen F. Austin
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Kansas City Chiefs
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Thompson (undisclosed) was moved to the reserve/non-football illness list Tuesday. Thompson suffered a seizure and went into cardiac arrest in June and has yet to take the field since. It's not clear how much longer he may need to recover, but he'll kick off the season on a reserve list.
Kansas City placed Thompson (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Thompson being placed on the NFI list to begin training camp isn't surprising, as he suffered a seizure and cardiac arrest during a team meeting back in June. Kansas City will doubtless take every precaution with Thompson's recovery as he works his way back onto the practice field. He'll be eligible to return from the NFI list at any point during training camp or the preseason, once cleared to practice.
Thompson (undisclosed) was released from the hospital Monday, Alex Andrejev and Nate Taylor of The Athletic report. Thompson is now resting at home four days after having suffered a seizure and cardiac arrest during a special-teams meeting at team facilities. The Chiefs will doubtless take a cautious approach to the 27-year-old's recovery. When ready to retake the field, Thompson will be in position to compete for a depth role at edge rusher, while also potentially contributing on special teams.
Thompson, who was reported to be in stable condition Thursday after suffering a seizure and going into cardiac arrest during a special-teams meeting, is awake and responsive Friday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Thompson's prognosis is positive, per Pelissero, and Adam Teicher of ESPN reported Thursday that doctors are 'optimistic' about his recovery. The Chiefs returned to practice Friday to conclude voluntary OTAs.
Thompson is in stable condition after having a seizure and going into cardiac arrest during a special teams meeting Thursday, Adam Teicher of ESPN and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network report. Per Teicher, Thompson was taken to an area hospital by ambulance from the Chiefs' practice facility Thursday morning, after which the team's scheduled OTA was rescheduled for Friday. Thompson, a 2023 fifth-round draft pick, played in one regular-season game as a rookie, recording two tackles Week 18.