Jets CB Qwan’tez Stiggers discharged after practice scare

New York Jets cornerback Qwan’tez Stiggers was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday evening after a medical emergency during a team practice, officials said. Stiggers, 24, was taken from the facility on a stretcher for evaluation and later went home following his release.

The incident unfolded during a routine practice session and led the Jets to stop the workout while medical personnel attended to Stiggers. The organization said he had recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital, but it did not provide a diagnosis.

Practice stopped as medical staff responded

Team activities were suspended immediately after the medical event, with attention focused on Stiggers’ assessment and transport. The Jets have not disclosed what caused the emergency, and the reason has not been made public.

As of Tuesday night, the team had not issued a timetable for when Stiggers might return to practice or resume football activity. Any next steps are expected to depend on the results of further evaluation.

Second season with the Jets follows an uncommon route Stiggers is entering his second season with the Jets after making an impact in 2023. He appeared in 15 games and started four on defense, earning a role in the secondary during his first year with the club.

His path to the NFL has drawn attention because it included a direct move from the Canadian Football League. Stiggers played for the Toronto Argonauts and was named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Rookie in 2023, a distinction that highlighted his rapid rise.

According to the details cited in the team context around his career, Stiggers became the first player in 25 years to be drafted into the NFL after playing in the CFL. That milestone underlined the rarity of his transition and the level of performance he showed before arriving in New York.

Return timeline not provided as evaluation continues

The Jets have said Stiggers is home after being released from the hospital, but uncertainty remains about his immediate football status. With no diagnosis shared publicly, there is also no clear indication of how long he may be away from team activities.

Officials indicated that additional updates would be expected once his condition is fully evaluated. The team’s decision to pause practice during the incident reflected the priority placed on player health during on-field medical situations.