BJ Thompson Fantasy Stats

The Kansas City Chiefs waived defensive end BJ Thompson (chest) and released linebacker Blake Lynch on Saturday to free up roster spots for undrafted free agents, according to Chiefs Digest's Matt Derrick. According to a source, if Thompson clears waivers, he will revert back to the Chiefs on Injured Reserve and will continue his rehab from the seizure he suffered last June. KC recently signed 16 undrafted rookie free agents. Thompson, 26, was a former fifth-rounder (166th overall) in 2023 out of Stephen F. Austin. He spent all of last year on the Non-Football Illness list after going into cardiac arrest. Thompson played in just one game in 2023 and had two solo tackles. Lynch, 28, went undrafted out of Baylor and debuted in the NFL in 2020 with the Vikings. He has 57 tackles (37 solo), two sacks, an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in four NFL seasons.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman BJ Thompson is in stable condition after suffering cardiac arrest during Thursday's practice. The 25-year-old was taken to the hospital by ambulance on Thursday morning. He was unconscious for an extended period, but Chiefs head trainer Rick Burkholder told reporters on Friday that he is now alert, awake, and recovering well. It's a scary development, but it sounds like his condition is improving and he will be okay. The 2023 fifth-round pick appeared in one game for Kansas City last season, racking up two tackles in the late-season win over the Los Angeles Chargers.