A frightening moment at Jets-Buccaneers joint practice on Tuesday ended with a reassuring update, as New York cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers was taken off the field by stretcher and later described by head coach Aaron Glenn as conscious and talking.
The scene unfolded when practice had to be stopped for several minutes after an injury. ESPN’s Rich Cimini said an ambulance was on site, and Jets players gathered around with concern as the player was carried away on a stretcher with an IV. Stiggers’ identity wasn’t immediately known at the time.
Glenn later confirmed that Stiggers was the player involved and explained what happened from the sideline.
"From what I know, he came to the sideline after a play and he actually (passed) out. The good thing is he was conscious, and 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 just to make sure that we do everything we can to be on board when it comes to those situations. So he was able to talk, and I want to make sure that I go and see him after this just to make sure I'm good with everything, but for the most part, he was good."
The early read is that this may have been a dehydration issue rather than a football injury, though Stiggers was still taken to the hospital out of an abundance of caution. The IV offered another clue that fluids were likely part of the response, and Tuesday’s weather in Northern New Jersey didn’t help, with temperatures reaching up to 81 degrees in hot, humid conditions.
For the Jets, the encouraging part is that the situation appears to have been handled quickly and that Stiggers was okay after the scare. He’s an important piece on special teams and broke out as a gunner for New York throughout the 2025 season.
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