(Kansas City) Kansas City Chiefs reserve lineman BJ Thompson was taken to the hospital and remains in stable condition Thursday after experiencing a heart attack during a team game, a person familiar with the matter said. of the situation to the Associated Press.
The person, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because they do not have permission from the team to publicly discuss the event, said the team’s therapists as well as Medical personnel responded quickly to come to Thompson’s aid before emergency responders arrived.
The Chiefs planned to complete their optional summer workouts Thursday, but a team spokesperson said the workout was pushed back to Friday. That’s when Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and select players will meet with members of the media.
Thompson, 27, was a fifth-round pick of the Chiefs in last year’s NFL draft. He played in the Chiefs’ final regular-season game against the Los Angeles Chargers last season, when the Missouri team was already assured of a playoff berth and the game had no impact on the ranking.