Jets Cornerback Stiggers Released From Hospital After Practice Collapse

New York Jets cornerback Qwantez Stiggers was hospitalized after collapsing during a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The team later confirmed he was released and is recovering at home.

The incident occurred at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center during a special teams drill. Stiggers, 24, came to the sideline and lost consciousness. Head coach Aaron Glenn stated he did not see the moment Stiggers passed out but described the immediate response. "He came to the sideline, and he just passed out," Glenn said. "The good thing is he was conscious."

Medical staff attended to Stiggers on the field for approximately 10 minutes. He received an IV and was placed on a stretcher before being transported by ambulance for further evaluation. Practice was halted for over 10 minutes during the response. Several Jets players took a knee and formed a prayer circle near the sideline.

The Jets provided an update on Wednesday, August 12, announcing that Stiggers had been released from the hospital and was home recovering. The team did not disclose the specific cause of the collapse.

Glenn praised the medical staff's quick actions. "Our guys did a hell of...