Chiefs looking to help BJ Thompson in wake of friend’s tragic death
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This is obviously an incredibly tough loss for Thompson to be dealing with, and the Chiefs will surely be looking to support their own players when dealing with situations like this. While their attention is on the draft, there are instances where football comes second, and this is one of those instances, as Thompson’s well-being during this trying time is of the utmost importance.
A fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft, Thompson played in one game as a rookie, racking up two tackles, but he earned a Super Bowl ring when the Chiefs took down the San Francisco 49ers. On June 6, 2024, Thompson suffered cardiac arrest after having a seizure during a team meeting, which caused him to miss the entire season.
Owen Crisafulli is a Senior Editor and NFL Lead at ClutchPoints, who also covers the NBA and MLB. He recently received his Masters in Business Administration from Nichols College. Previously, he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, ran his own website, and had bylines at FanSided and the Basketball Network.
