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Jets halt training camp as cornerback Stiggers hospitalised following collapse
Medical staff administered intravenous treatment on the field before Stiggers was transported by ambulance; no diagnosis has been released
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Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers hospitalised after collapsing at training camp
New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers was taken by ambulance to a hospital after collapsing on the sideline during a joint training camp practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday. Head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Stiggers was conscious and able to speak, and the team's medical staff administered an IV on the field before his transport. Practice was halted for 10 minutes while medical personnel attended to him. No diagnosis has been announced.
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Background
Why this event matters
New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers was transported to a local hospital following a collapse on the sideline during a joint training camp practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday. Head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed that Stiggers remained conscious and able to speak, with medical staff administering an intravenous (IV) treatment on the field prior to his departure. Practice was suspended for 10 minutes while medical personnel attended to the player. Stiggers, who is entering his third NFL season after being selected in the fifth round of the 2024 draft, had started four games in 2025, recording 27 tackles and two fumble recoveries. He is notable for being the first player drafted directly from the Canadian Football League (CFL) since 1999. No official diagnosis has been released, and the long-term impact on his availability for the upcoming season remains unknown.
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Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers hospitalised after collapsing at training camp
New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers was transported to a local hospital following a collapse on the sideline during a joint training camp practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday. Head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed that Stiggers remained conscious and able to speak,
Reporting trail
CBS Sports | https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jets-cb-qwantez-stiggers-hospitalized-after-collapsing-in-practice | published 2026-08-11T20:07:10.000Z | primary sourceYahoo Sports | https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/jets-cb-qwantez-stiggers-transported-to-hospital-after-passing-out-during-training-camp-practice-184842908.html | published 2026-08-11T18:48:42.000Z | primary source
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Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers hospitalised after collapsing at training camp: key people and institutions
Key entities: Qwan'tez Stiggers, New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Aaron Glenn.
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Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers hospitalised after collapsing at training camp: reporting sources
CBS Sports | https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jets-cb-qwantez-stiggers-hospitalized-after-collapsing-in-practice | published 2026-08-11T20:07:10.000Z | primary source | Yahoo Sports | https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/jets-cb-qwantez-stiggers-transported-to-hospital-after-pa
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Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers hospitalised after collapsing at training camp: timeline
Tuesday (date unspecified): Stiggers collapses on the sideline during joint training camp practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tuesday (approximate time): Medical staff administer an IV on the field; practice is halted for 10 minutes. Tuesday (approximate time): Stiggers is tr
Timeline
Tuesday (date unspecified)
Stiggers collapses on the sideline during joint training camp practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Tuesday (approximate time)
Medical staff administer an IV on the field; practice is halted for 10 minutes.
Tuesday (approximate time)
Stiggers is transported by ambulance to a local hospital; head coach Aaron Glenn confirms he is conscious and speaking.
2024 NFL Draft
Stiggers selected in the fifth round by the New York Jets.
2025 Season
Stiggers starts four games for the Jets, recording 27 tackles, one tackle for loss, three pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries.