Qwan'tez Stiggers - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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SEPTEMBER 10 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Clears concussion protocol Stiggers (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Stiggers suffered a concussion during a joint practice on Aug. 11. The cornerback has since recovered from the injury and has been cleared by an independent neurologist. Stiggers is all set to suit up for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Titans.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Appears limited Wednesday Stiggers (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Stiggers was seen practicing with a red non-contact jersey on, meaning he is progressing well through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. The next step for the cornerback will be being cleared for full practice by an independent neurologist.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 12 • SI.COM

In concussion protocol Stiggers is in league concussion protocol, per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic.

Impact Stiggers had to be taken in an ambulance to a local hospital after collapsing during a joint practice Tuesday, but he has since been released and is recovering. While he works his way back to being cleared for football activities, Jordan Clark could be a beneficiary of the reps left behind in the secondary.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Discharged from hospital Stiggers (undisclosed) was released from a local hospital and is at home recovering after collapsing during Tuesday's joint practice with Tampa Bay, Brian Costello of the New York...

Impact Details around Sitggers' diagnosis have not been announced, but the positive news is that the 2024 fifth-rounder has been given the green light to return home to recover. It doesn't appear likely that he'll be available for Friday's preseason opener against Tampa Bay.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Taken to hospital Stiggers (undisclosed) was taken via ambulance to a local hospital after collapsing during a joint practice Tuesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.

Impact Stiggers's evaluation hasn't resulted in any reported diagnosis yet. Per Cimini, Jets defensive tackle Harrison Phillips said Tuesday that, "what's been shared to us is that things are on the up and up." Stiggers took on a notable depth role in the Jets' secondary towards the end of last season.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 11 • NYPOST.COM

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JULY 29 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Won't play Sunday Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said Friday that Stiggers (knee) is ruled out for the team's season finale against the Bills on Sunday.

Impact Stiggers will miss Sunday's season finale due to the knee injury he suffered versus the Patriots in Week 17, bringing his 2025 campaign to an end with 27 tackles (17 solo), three passes defensed and two fumble recoveries across 15 regular-season appearance. The 2024 fifth-round pick will stand to spend the coming offseason competing to earn a role in New York's cornerback rotation for the 2026 campaign.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Stiggers (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Stiggers suffered a knee injury this past Sunday against New England and couldn't finish the loss. The extent of the issue isn't clear, but it's certainly not a good sign that he wasn't able to practice in any capacity to begin this week. Should Stiggers be sidelined Sunday against Buffalo, Jordan Clark could absorb most of his cornerback reps.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with knee injury Stiggers (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Impact Stiggers was helped off the field by medical staff in the second half, and with the Jets facing a large deficit, he may not return to Sunday's game even if he's cleared to do so. Tre Brown, Keidron Smith and Jordan Clark are slated to see more defensive snaps if Stiggers does not return.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Stiggers is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Stiggers didn't practice Wednesday while in concussion protocols but was upgraded to a limited participant Thursday before logging a full session Friday. The second-round defensive back has played primarily on special teams, recording eight tackles (four solo) and one fumble recovery through 11 regular-season appearances.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play vs. Miami Stiggers (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Stiggers ended the week strong with a full practice Friday, though he'll have need to pass an assessment from an independent neurologist in order to be cleared to play in Sunday's game. The second-round cornerback has accumulated eight tackles (four solo) and one fumble recovery through 11 regular-seasons while contributing mostly on special teams.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves up to limited practice Stiggers (concussion) was limited in practice Thursday.

Impact Stiggers didn't practice Wednesday, so his upgrade to a full session Thursday is promising in regard to his potential availability for Sunday's matchup against Miami. Head coach Aaron Glenn said Wednesday that Stiggers is expected to suit up in that contest, per Dennis Waszak Jr. of The Associated Press, but he'll need to clear concussion protocol (if he hasn't done so already) in order to do so. Stiggers has played primarily on special teams this season.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No practice, still expected to play Stiggers (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Stiggers maintained his role on special teams in Week 13 against Atlanta, but he appears to be in the league's concussion protocol. Even so, Stiggers is expected to suit up in Week 14 against the Dolphins.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in action Stiggers (hamstring) has returned to action in Thursday night's game versus the Patriots, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Impact Stiggers was briefly sidelined with a hamstring injury prior to halftime, but he was able to make it back out onto the field following the break. The 23-year-old is helping fill the void of Azareye'h Thomas (concussion) in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring injury Stiggers (hamstring) is questionable to return to Thursday night's contest against the Patriots.

Impact Stiggers suffered a hamstring injury in pass coverage late in the second quarter, and his status for the rest of the game is now in question. In his absence, Jarius Monroe is a top candidate to see an increase in workload at cornerback versus New England.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Past hip issue Stiggers (hip) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact A hip injury prevented Stiggers from playing against Carolina in Week 7, but his ability to practice in full Thursday indicates that he is on track to return against Cincinnati on Sunday. Stiggers has five tackles (three solo) over six regular-season games will playing exclusively on special teams.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Inactive in Week 7 Stiggers (hip) is inactive Sunday against the Panthers.

Impact Stiggers did not practice throughout the week and will miss Sunday's game. The 23-year-old cornerback logged 132 special teams snaps through Week 6, and the Jets unit will be short-handed without him.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Looks unlikely for Week 7 Stiggers (hip) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Stiggers was unable to practice at all throughout the week, though he hasn't been officially ruled out. The Jets will be short-handed on special teams if he can't suit up.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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