Jets’ Stiggers in hospital after collapsing in practice

August 12, 2026 No Comments

Jets’ Stiggers in hospital after collapsing in practiceImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Qwan’tez Stiggers was a fifth-round draft pick by the New York Jets in 2024ByAdwaidh RajanBBC Sport journalistPublished59 minutes agoNew York Jets cornerback Qwan’tez Stiggers was taken to hospital by ambulance after collapsing during a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Stiggers briefly lost consciousness on the sidelines during a training drill, prompting an immediate medical response that halted practice for more than 10 minutes. Jets head coach Aaron Glenn mentioned the 24-year-old was conscious and talking before he was carried off the field on a stretcher for further examination.”He came to the sideline after a play and he actually fell out,” Glenn told reporters. “The good thing is he was conscious. He was able to talk. For the most part, he’s good.”The phone call that made Briton an NFL trailblazer

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Several Jets players took a knee near the sidelines, while some formed a prayer circle as their team-mate was receiving medical attention.

“It was very sad, very emotional,” running back Breece Hall mentioned. “You get on your knee and say a prayer for him and hope he’s OK.”

Glenn also praised the Jets’ medical staff for their handling of the situation and mentioned he planned to visit Stiggers in hospital.

The practice reportedly featured multiple fights between the two sides, with Stiggers having his helmet thrown down the field during a scuffle with Buccaneers’ Luke Goedeke.

Stiggers has 35 tackles, two fumble recoveries and three passes defended in 29 games for the New York outfit.

The Jets will host the Buccaneers in their NFL pre-season opener at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey on Friday (00:00 BST, Saturday).

BBC Sport has contacted the New York Jets for comment.