New York Jets cornerback Qwan’tez Stiggers was taken to a hospital by ambulance after briefly losing consciousness during a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday. The incident occurred during on-field drills at the scheduled joint session between the two NFL teams.
According to team and on-site accounts, Stiggers briefly lost consciousness and was attended to by medical personnel from the teams’ training staffs before being transported. The move to an area medical facility was carried out as a precautionary measure. No further medical details were disclosed by either organization immediately following the incident.
The practice was a scheduled joint workout between the two clubs and drew both coaching and medical staff to the field to oversee players. Representatives from the teams remained at the site to manage the situation and coordinate with emergency responders. The Jets and Buccaneers did not provide an official medical update on Stiggers’ condition in the immediate aftermath.
The NFL and its clubs maintain established protocols for on-field medical emergencies, including the presence of certified athletic trainers and emergency response plans that involve local medical services when necessary. Transportation to a hospital by ambulance is consistent with those protocols when a player loses consciousness or requires urgent evaluation beyond the scope of sideline care.
