Chiefs' BJ Thompson Suffers Cardiac Arrest, in Stable Condition

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Kansas City, MO - Friday, [Insert Date]

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman BJ Thompson is in stable condition after suffering a cardiac arrest during a team meeting on Friday morning, according to the team.

Thompson, 25, entered his second season with the Chiefs in 2024. He was originally selected as a fifth-round pick (166th overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft.

The University of Kentucky product woke up Friday morning inside the University of Kansas Health Systems Training Center and collapsed in front of Chiefs staff members, who immediately administered CPR. Thompson was transported in stable condition to a local hospital, where he remains under observation.

The exact cause of Thompson's cardiac arrest is unknown at this time. The Chiefs are expected to provide further updates on his condition as they become available.