Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman BJ Thompson has been released from the hospital after he went into cardiac arrest last week, his agent told NFL Network on Monday night.
Thompson, 25, suffered seizures and went into cardiac arrest Thursday while in a special teams meeting at the Chiefs' practice facility. Thompson was sedated Thursday and through the night and was on a ventilator overnight to help with breathing. He regained consciousness Friday and was removed from the ventilator.
"The family thanks everyone for their prayers and wants to especially thank the Chiefs medical and training staff for their rapid response and professionalism through this situation," agent Chris Turnage said in a statement provided to NFL Network.