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BJ Thompson: Everything you need to know

BJ Thompson

BJ Thompson

DE

STATS

BJ Thompson

BJ Thompson Career Stats  

  • Career Stats - TACKLES

    TOTAL
    AST
    SOLO
    1
    0
    1

    Career Stats - Sacks

    SCK
    SCKYDS
    TFL
    0
    0
    0

    Career Stats - INTERCEPTIONS

    INT
    PD
    TD
    0
    0
    0

    Career Stats - Fumbles

    FF
    FR
    FTD
    0
    0
    0

    Tackles

    Season Team TOTAL AST SOLO
    2023 KC 1 0 1
    Career
    1
    0
    1

    Sacks

    Season Team SCK SCKYDS TFL
    2023 KC 0 0 0
    Career
    0
    0
    0

    Interceptions

    Season Team INT PD TD
    2023 KC 0 0 0
    Career
    0
    0
    0

    Defense Fumbles

    Season Team FF FR FTD
    2023 KC 0 0 0
    Career
    0
    0
    0
BJ Thompson

BJ Thompson Player Profile and Salary  

Birthdate 3/23/1999 (27)
Status UFA
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
2025 Salary $1,097,913

Career History

Kansas City Chiefs 2023-2026 (3 seasons)

BJ Thompson: Breaking News

Waived from NFI list

Thompson (chest) was waived from the reserve/non-football illness list with an injury settlement Friday, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports. Thompson suffered a cardiac arrest in June of 2024 and hasn't played or practiced since then. With this injury settlement, Thompson -- a 2023 fifth-round pick -- will continue to focus on his rehab and will be free to sign with another team once he's healthy.

Cut by KC, likely to return

The Chiefs waived Thompson (chest) with a failed physical Saturday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports. Thompson was let go along with linebacker Blake Lynch in order to clear space for incoming undrafted free agents. However, Thompson is expected to clear waivers, in which case he'll return to the Chiefs on injured reserve, per Derrick. Thompson had a seizure and went into cardiac arrest during a team meeting last June and spent the campaign on the non-football illness list. He's continuing to rehab, and the Chiefs remain committed to helping him recover, according to a source familiar with the situation.