Chiefs' BJ Thompson Released from Hospital After Cardiac Arrest
The 25-year-old defensive lineman continues his recovery at home after a medical emergency during a team meeting.
- Thompson suffered a seizure and cardiac arrest during a special teams meeting last Thursday.
- Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker quickly alerted medical staff, who administered CPR and used a defibrillator.
- Thompson was sedated and on a ventilator overnight but regained consciousness the next day.
- He was discharged from the hospital on Monday night and is now recovering at home.
- Thompson's family and team have expressed gratitude for the swift medical response.