RECOVERING

Kansas City Chiefs Player BJ Thompson in Hospital After Cardiac Arrest

The defensive lineman suffered a seizure during a special teams meeting at the Chiefs’ training facility on Thursday, a source told the AP.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman BJ Thompson is recovering in the hospital after he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during a special teams team meeting, the Associated Press reported Thursday. Thompson suffered a seizure at the Chiefs’ training facility but the team’s medical staff responded quickly and treated the lineman until the paramedics arrived, a source told the AP. Thompson, a fifth-round draft pick for the Chiefs, played in a single regular season game last season, clinching two tackles against the Los Angeles Chargers. Last week, he traveled with the team to the White House for the Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration. Coach Andy Reid and other players are expected to speak to reporters on Friday, after the last day of their offseason workouts. Thursday’s practice session was canceled and postponed to the next day.