A tense moment interrupted the Jets’ joint practice with the Buccaneers on Tuesday when cornerback Qwan’tez Stiggers had to be taken away in an ambulance after practice was halted for several minutes.
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said afterward that Stiggers “passed out” on the sideline before he was transported to a local hospital. Glenn also said Stiggers was conscious and talking.
The scene unfolded after a Jets player was carted off the field and into an ambulance with an IV, according to people on hand. Jets X-Factor’s Robby Sabo confirmed that the player was Stiggers.
Stiggers has become a familiar name for the Jets mostly because of what he does on special teams. The fifth-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft is entering his third season, but he still hasn’t locked down a major defensive role. His value has come in the kicking game, where he’s worked as a gunner.
In 2025, he finished fourth on the team with 287 special teams snaps and posted a 70.4 special teams grade from Pro Football Focus. He also had seven special teams tackles and recovered a muffed punt.
On defense, though, the opportunities have been limited. Stiggers has played 297 snaps across 29 career games.
His path to more playing time remains crowded. The Jets have Brandon Stephens, Azareye’h Thomas, D’Angelo Ponds, Nahshon Wright, and Jarvis Brownlee Jr. all competing for roles in the cornerback room.
For Stiggers, special teams has been the reason he’s remained on the Jets’ 53-man roster for two straight seasons. He’s trying to make it three in a row, assuming he’s healthy.
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