Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers hospitalized after collapsing in practice
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:52 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 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.
- 5:52 PMYahoo Sports — New York Jets' Qwan'tez Stiggers taken to hospital after briefly losing consciousness at practice
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — Jets CB taken to hospital after passing out in practice. What to know
"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 was taken to a hospital via ambulane after passing out during a joint training camp practice. What we know.
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External links- 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.
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