QWAN'TEZ STIGGERS #37 - CORNERBACK - NEW YORK JETS
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#37 - CORNERBACK - NEW YORK JETS
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Returns against Detroit Stiggers (hand) returned to Sunday's game versus the Lions, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Impact Stiggers exited the contest after suffering a hand injury early in the first quarter. However, it appears the injury wasn't anything serious, though his return mostly impacts the special-teams unit while adding depth to the secondary.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Exits game with hand injury Stiggers (hand) is Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic to Sunday's game against the Lions.
Impact Stiggers sustained the injury early in the first quarter, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. He's worked solely on special teams so far this season, but his absence thins the Jets' depth in the secondary.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Arian Smith, Qwan'tez Stiggers and Kene Nwangwu Given Special Teams Opportunity ST Coordinator Chris Banjo ‘They’ve Done a Great Job Finding Conviction in Who They Are’
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

Jets' Chip Trayanum hospitalized with neck injury after early TD in 23-6 preseason loss to Giants

Chip Trayanum was taken to a hospital with a neck injury after earlier scoring a touchdown in the New York Jets' 23-6 preseason loss to the Giants
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
One Jets CB's Preseason Could Change Following Qwan'tez Stiggers's Injury The New York Jets’ first joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday started somewhat as expected. Competing in the heat against...
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
Jets' Qwan'tez Stiggers leaves practice in ambulance in scary scene Jets cornerback Qwan’tez Stiggers left Tuesday’s practice in an ambulance and was taken to a local hospital after he “passed out,” head coac...
AUGUST 11 • NYPOST.COM
Qwan'tez Stiggers turned an impossible journey into a crucial Jets role New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers has had an impossible journey to the NFL, and he's now managed to carve out an important role wit...
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

TreVeyon Henderson scores 3 TDs, Patriots beat Jets 27-14 for 8th straight win

The New England Patriots are winners of eight straight games
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

Fields or Taylor? Jets coach Aaron Glenn keeping Bengals guessing on starting quarterback

Aaron Glenn knows who the New York Jets’ starting quarterback will be against Cincinnati, but he isn't revealing his plan
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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