Scary scene at Jets-Buccaneers joint practice ends with encouraging update

A scary scene emerged from joint practice between the New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday, when an unnamed Jets player had to be taken off the field by stretcher to an ambulance.

ESPN's Rich Cimini documented the practice stoppage and the details around the player who was later determined to be cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers.

"Practice stopped for several minutes due to an injury. Can’t see which player but an ambulance is on the scene. Jets players gathered around, deeply concerned. Being carried off on a stretcher with an IV. Still no identity on the player," Cimini wrote in a series of posts on X.

Fortunately for Stiggers, it seems like it may have just been a case of dehydration, but he was reportedly taken to the hospital nonetheless out of an abundance of caution.

Aaron Glenn provides update on New York Jets CB Qwan'tez Stiggers

At the conclusion of practice, head coach Aaron Glenn spoke with the reporters on the scene at training camp, confirming Stiggers' identity as the player who went down and giving an update on his status.

"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."

All things considered, it's a positive update for Stiggers despite a concerning situation. It's never a good thing to see players go down and need to be carried off the field.

But the report of the IV gave some insight that it wasn't a football injury, and was just a case of a player needing fluids. Tuesday was a hot, humid day in Northern New Jersey, with temperatures reaching up to 81 degrees.

Thankfully, Stiggers seems to be okay and is unlikely to miss an extended period of time. He's a key member of the Jets' special teams unit and broke out as a gunner for New York throughout the 2025 season.

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