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Jets CB Qwan'tez Stiggers carted off after losing consciousness
Qwan'tez Stiggers is a football player for the New York Jets.
He plays a position called cornerback.
On Tuesday, August 11, he was practicing with his team.
They were practicing together with another team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
During a drill, Stiggers fainted and lost consciousness for a little while.
Doctors and medical helpers took care of him right away.
They put him on a stretcher and took him off the field.
His coach, Aaron Glenn, said he was okay and could talk.
Glenn said Stiggers was recovering well.
Stiggers is also known for being the first player in a long time to join the NFL without playing college football.
New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers was carted off the field during a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday, Aug 11.
Stiggers briefly lost consciousness and passed out during a practice drill before being treated by medical staff.
Coach Aaron Glenn said Stiggers was conscious, able to talk, and recovering well.
Medical staff placed Stiggers on a stretcher and took necessary precautions before removing him from the field.
Stiggers, 24, was the first NFL player drafted without college experience since Miami took Jermaine Haley in 1999.
- Who
- Qwan'tez Stiggers, a 24-year-old cornerback for the New York Jets, with an update provided by coach Aaron Glenn.
- What
- Stiggers lost consciousness and passed out briefly during a joint practice drill and was taken off the field on a stretcher.
- Where
- During a joint practice session between the New York Jets and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- When
- Tuesday, Aug 11, ahead of the upcoming NFL season.
- Why
- He briefly lost consciousness and fell out during the drill; the underlying cause was not stated in the articles.
Key facts
- Player
- Qwan'tez Stiggers
- Team
- New York Jets
- Position
- Cornerback
- Age
- 24
- Incident
- Lost consciousness during joint practice with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Date
- Tuesday, Aug 11
- Coach
- Aaron Glenn
- Notable Fact
- First NFL draft pick without college experience since Jermaine Haley in 1999
Quotes
Aaron Glenn
Jets assistant head coach
“"He actually fell out. The good thing is, he was conscious. 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."”
wionews.com
“"He was able to talk and I want to make sure I go and see him after this, just to make sure I’m good with everything. But for the most part, he was good."”
wionews.com
Sources
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