Chiefs cancel practice after player suffers medical emergency: Everything to know

On Thursday, the Kansas City Chiefs were supposed to continue their regularly scheduled offseason workout program. Unfortunately, defensive end BJ Thompson experienced a medical emergency that prompted the team to postpone practice.

First and foremost, Thompson is in stable condition. However, the situation remains ongoing and evolving. So, here is everything you need to know as things stand.

Chiefs cancel practice after player suffers medical emergency: Everything to know

Recent intel from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero indicates he suffered a seizure during a special teams meeting and went into cardiac arrest. Thankfully, team doctors and trainers "responded quickly," ensuring he got rushed to a local hospital in an ambulance. 

Thompson, 27, is a backup edge rusher for the Chiefs who primarily operates in a special teams role. The 2023 fifth-rounder pick spent his first two collegiate years at Baylor before transferring to Stephen F. Austin because of a failed drug test. He appeared in only one game for Kansas City this past season, logging two solo tackles and a 34 percent defensive snap rate. But regardless of his impact or where he stands on the depth chart, his safety is the top priority.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Chiefs intend to take the field on Friday. Sadly, it will presumably be without Thompson. Kansas City is wrapping up its organized team activities (OTAs) -- mandatory minicamp is only days away.

Thursday's session was supposed to be open to the media. Alas, reporters will have to wait another day following the distressing event involving Thompson.

If/when we obtain more information, there will be more updates to follow. Until then, all we can do is stay tuned and wish Thompson a speedy and healthy recovery. Nonetheless, the circumstances of the matter are frightening.

It has been a whirlwind offseason for the Chiefs -- to say the least. First, they saw ascending wide receiver Rashee Rice get arrested for his involvement in a multi-car hit-and-run collision. Then, two offensive linemen received charges for misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Now, they are dealing with a medical episode.