Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers taken to hospital after collapsing at practice
Qwan'tez Stiggers was stretchered off and sent to hospital after losing consciousness during a New York Jets joint session with Tampa Bay.
New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers was taken to hospital on Tuesday after collapsing during a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 24-year-old briefly lost consciousness before being removed from the field for further checks.
Jets coach Aaron Glenn said Stiggers was conscious and speaking before he was placed on a stretcher and taken away by ambulance. Glenn added that the player was recovering well, though no immediate update on his condition was given.
The incident happened during the teams' shared training session as the Jets prepared for the NFL season. Stiggers is in his second year with New York after joining the team as an undrafted free agent.
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