Kansas City Chiefs shares update on BJ Thompson's recovery after sudden cardiac arrest left him hospitalized

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: There’s some good news coming on NFL player BJ Thompson's health.

The Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman, who suffered a medical emergency at the team’s facility on Thursday, June 6, is "awake," per the Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance for the team.

"He's alert, he's awake. He's coming through quite well," said Rick Burkholder, during a live press conference on June 7, per People.

"We don't have a diagnosis and in medicine sometimes you don't have that. [He’s] headed in the absolute right direction," he continued.

Update on BJ Thompson's current health

Tom Pelissero of NFL Network via Thompson’s agent tweeted, "A positive update: #Chiefs DE BJ Thompson is awake and responsive, according to his agent, Chris Turnage."

"One day after Thompson suffered a seizure and went into cardiac arrest during a special teams meeting, the second-year pro’s prognosis is good," he added.

In his previous statement, Pelissero shared that the NFL team's medical staff "immediately" responded to the emergency when Thompson began seizing during a "special teams meeting" on Thursday.

The media availability originally scheduled for Thursday, featuring head coach Andy Reid and select players, has been postponed to Friday, June 7, per NFL.com.

Thompson was picked in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft and has played in one game for the NFL's back-to-back champions.

Internet prays as BJ Thompson regains consciousness

Netizens cheered for BJ Thompson as his medical condition improved post-cardiac arrest.

A person reacted to the update on Facebook, “Great news. God bless him and his family.”

“God, praying God restore this young man to his full self,” another wrote.

“Great news. Prayers for a successful recovery,” one user remarked.

Another relieved fan wrote, “What a Blessing. Continued prayers for a full recovery."

"Prayers for speedy recovery and healing soon BJ THOMPSON. 🙏💙❤🇺🇸🏈🦋🙏👍,” a well-wisher said. 

One speculated, "A lot of heart attacks since the Covid jab."

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