Jets' Stiggers in hospital after collapsing in practice

New York Jets cornerback Qwan tez Stiggers was hospitalized after collapsing during a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 24-year-old football player lost consciousness on the sidelines while performing a training drill, causing practice to come to a halt for over ten minutes. Stiggers was then transported to the hospital by ambulance and was released on Tuesday night, continuing to recover at home.

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn stated that Stiggers was conscious and able to communicate before being carried off the field on a stretcher for a more detailed examination. It is fortunate that he was conscious and able to speak. Despite the incident, Stiggers is reported to be in good condition. As New York Jets players came to the sidelines, some kneeled in solidarity while others formed a prayer circle for their injured teammate.

Running back Breece Hall expressed his sadness and concern, praying for Stiggers' well-being. Jets head coach Glenn commended the team's medical staff for their response, noting the practice had also witnessed several altercations between the two squads, with Stiggers sustaining a helmet-to-helmet collision with Buccaneers player Luke Goedeke.

Stiggers has amassed 35 tackles, two fumble recoveries, and three pass deflections in 29 games for the New York Jets. The Jets are scheduled to face the Buccaneers in a preseason game at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, on Friday.