Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers hospitalized after collapsing in practice
16 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 12:54 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers collapsed during a joint training camp practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 11. After passing out, he received medical attention on the sideline and was later reported to be conscious and talking. The practice was contentious, marked by several skirmishes, but coach Aaron Glenn noted his team's composure. Stiggers is entering his third year with the Jets and has primarily contributed on special teams, starting four games last season. The Jets are set to face the Buccaneers in a preseason game on August 14.
- •Stiggers taken to the hospital after collapsing in joint practice.
- •He was conscious and talking after receiving medical attention.
- •Practice featured multiple skirmishes; Glenn praised team composure.
- •Stiggers is a third-year player and special teams contributor.
- •Jets play the Buccaneers in a preseason game on August 14.
- 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — Jets CB Qwan'tez Stiggers in concussion protocol
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- 9:59 PMNBCSports.com — Jets CB Qwan’tez Stiggers transported to the hospital after passing out at practice - NBC Sports
- 8:07 PMCBS NFL — Jets CB Qwan'tez Stiggers hospitalized after collapsing in practice
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Jets' Stiggers in hospital after collapsing in practice
- 8:00 PMBBC Sport — Jets' Stiggers in hospital after collapsing in practice
- 7:38 PMESPN — Jets CB Stiggers collapses at practice, hospitalized
- 7:30 PMThe Guardian Sport — New York Jets’ Qwan’tez Stiggers in hospital after collapsing during practice
"Cornerback loses consciousness during joint practice Team indicate 24-year-old is recovering well New York Jets cornerback Qwan’tez Stiggers was taken to a hospital by ambulance after he briefly lost consciousness during a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday. Jets coach Aaron Glenn said the 24-year-old Stiggers was conscious and talking on the field before being put on a stretcher and taken for further examination. There was no immediate word on Stiggers’ condition, but Glenn indicated the cornerback was recovering well. Continue reading...
"New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers was taken to a hospital by ambulance after he briefly lost consciousness during a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday. Jets coach Aaron Glenn said the 24-year-old Stiggers was conscious and talking on the field before being put on a stretcher and taken for further examination. There was no immediate word on Stiggers' condition, but Glenn indicated the cornerback was doing OK.
"Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers is "doing fine" a day after collapsing during a joint practice against the Buccaneers, coach Aaron Glenn said Wednesday. Stiggers has entered the NFL's concussion protocol after displaying symptoms Tuesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 12:54 AMJets CB Qwan'tez Stiggers in concussion protocol
Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers, who lost consciousness during a joint practice on Tuesday, is in the NFL's concussion protocol.
- ESPNAug 12, 2026, 7:51 PMJets CB Stiggers put in protocol after collapsing
Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers is "doing fine" a day after collapsing during a joint practice against the Buccaneers, coach Aaron Glenn said Wednesday. Stiggers has entered the NFL's concussion protocol after displaying symptoms Tuesday.
- NBCSports.comAug 11, 2026, 9:59 PMJets CB Qwan’tez Stiggers transported to the hospital after passing out at practice - NBC Sports
Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers was transported in an ambulance to a local hospital after losing consciousness during a joint practice with the Buccaneers.
- CBS NFLAug 11, 2026, 8:07 PMJets CB Qwan'tez Stiggers hospitalized after collapsing in practice
Stiggers left Tuesday's joint practice with the Buccaneers in an ambulance
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 8:00 PMJets' Stiggers in hospital after collapsing in practice
New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers is taken to hospital after collapsing during a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- BBC SportAug 11, 2026, 8:00 PMJets' Stiggers in hospital after collapsing in practice
New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers is taken to hospital after collapsing during a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- ESPNAug 11, 2026, 7:38 PMJets CB Stiggers collapses at practice, hospitalized
Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers was transported by ambulance to a hospital after collapsing during a joint practice Tuesday with the Buccaneers.
- The Guardian SportAug 11, 2026, 7:30 PMNew York Jets’ Qwan’tez Stiggers in hospital after collapsing during practice
Cornerback loses consciousness during joint practice Team indicate 24-year-old is recovering well New York Jets cornerback Qwan’tez Stiggers was taken to a hospital by ambulance after he briefly lost consciousness during a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday. Jets coach Aaron Glenn said the 24-year-old Stiggers was conscious and talking on the field before being put on a stretcher and taken for further examination. There was no immediate word on Stiggers’ condition, but Glenn indicated the cornerback was recovering well. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 6:48 PMJets CB Qwan'tez Stiggers transported to hospital after passing out during training camp practice
New York head coach Aaron Glenn explained to reporters that Stiggers was conscious and talking by the time he was taken by ambulance.
- Bleacher ReportAug 11, 2026, 6:08 PMJets' Qwan'tez Stiggers Hospitalized After Leaving Practice in Ambulance - Bleacher Report
New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers left the team's joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday in an ambulance and was transported to the hospital.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 5:52 PMNew York Jets' Qwan'tez Stiggers taken to hospital after briefly losing consciousness at practice
New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers was taken to a hospital by ambulance after he briefly lost consciousness during a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday. Jets coach Aaron Glenn said the 24-year-old Stiggers was conscious and talking on the field before being put on a stretcher and taken for further examination. There was no immediate word on Stiggers' condition, but Glenn indicated the cornerback was doing OK.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 5:06 PMJets CB taken to hospital after passing out in practice. What to know
Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers was taken to a hospital via ambulane after passing out during a joint training camp practice. What we know.
- Sky Sports—Jets' Stiggers in hospital after collapsing during practice
New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers was taken to a hospital by ambulance after he briefly lost consciousness during a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday.
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