Jets CB Qwan'tez Stiggers hospitalized after collapsing during practice
New York cornerback loses consciousness during joint drill with Tampa Bay; coach reports he regained awareness and is recovering well.
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New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers collapsed during a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday and was transported by ambulance to a hospital. Jets coach Aaron Glenn reported that Stiggers regained consciousness on the field and was able to speak before being stretchered away. The 24-year-old, an undrafted free agent success story from the CFL, was listed as a backup cornerback entering his third NFL season.
- Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers collapsed and lost consciousness during a joint practice with Tampa Bay on Tuesday, requiring ambulance transport to a hospital.
- Head coach Aaron Glenn reported Stiggers regained consciousness on the field and was speaking; the Jets indicated he was recovering well with no immediate diagnosis released.
- Stiggers, a fifth-round pick in 2024, has become an underdog success story as the first player drafted directly from the CFL since 1999 and is a key special teams contributor.
How it unfolded
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During a special teams drill in the joint practice between the Jets and Buccaneers on Tuesday, cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers briefly lost consciousness after coming to the sideline. He was placed on a stretcher and transported by ambulance to a hospital.
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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed that Stiggers regained consciousness on the field and was able to talk before being transported. Glenn indicated the cornerback was recovering well and said the medical staff handled the situation properly.
“He was able to talk and I want to make sure I go and see him after this, just to make sure I'm good with everything. But for the most part, he was good.”
Aaron Glenn · Mastodon ↗ -
Reaction Teammates respond with prayer circle
Several Jets players took a knee and formed a prayer circle near the sideline after Stiggers collapsed. Running back Breece Hall called it 'very sad, very emotional' and said players prayed for his wellbeing.
“It was very sad, very emotional. You get on your knee and say a prayer for him and hope he's OK.”
Breece Hall · Mastodon ↗ -
Stiggers, 24, is entering his third season with the Jets after being drafted in the fifth round in 2024. He was the first player drafted directly from the CFL since 1999 and has been a top special teams contributor with 35 tackles and three passes defended in 29 games.
What people are saying verbatim
“He was able to talk and I want to make sure I go and see him after this, just to make sure I'm good with everything. But for the most part, he was good.”
Aaron Glenn, Jets head coach · The Guardian ↗ · Aug 10
“He actually fell out. The good thing is, he was conscious. Our guys did a hell of a job, just like most medical staffs around this league do in situations like that, and they took the necessary steps.”
Aaron Glenn, Jets head coach · The Guardian ↗ · Aug 10
“It was very sad, very emotional. You get on your knee and say a prayer for him and hope he's OK.”
Breece Hall, Jets running back · The Guardian ↗ · Aug 10
“What's been shared to us is things are on the up and up.”
Harrison Phillips, Jets defensive tackle · The Guardian ↗ · Aug 10
Voices from the web unedited
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Jets CB Qwan'tez Stiggers was transported via ambulance to a local hospital after collapsing during a joint practice Tuesday. The Jets didn't immediately release a diagnosis, though coach Aaron Glenn said after practice that Stiggers was conscious and able to speak.
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Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers was transported via ambulance to a local hospital after collapsing during a joint practice Tuesday with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. https://www. espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/495840 63/jets-cb-stiggers-taken-hospital-collapsing-practice