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| HT/WT: 6-0, 197 lbs |
| Birthplace: Atlanta, GA |
| Age: 24 |
| Experience: 3 |
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2026 Defensive
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Top Qwan'tez Stiggers News
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Jets' Qwan'tez Stiggers: Returns against Detroit
Stiggers (hand) returned to Sunday's game versus the Lions, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
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.
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Jets' Qwan'tez Stiggers: Exits game with hand injury
Stiggers (hand) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Lions, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Jets' Qwan'tez Stiggers: Clears concussion protocol
Stiggers (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Jets' Qwan'tez Stiggers: Appears limited Wednesday
Stiggers (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Stiggers was seen practicing in a red non-contact jersey, 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.
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Jets' Qwan'tez Stiggers: In concussion protocol
Stiggers is in league concussion protocol, per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic.
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 Stiggers works his way back to being cleared for football activities, Jordan Clark could be a beneficiary of the reps left behind in the secondary.
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Jets' Qwan'tez Stiggers: 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.
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 toward the end of last season.
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Jets' Qwan'tez Stiggers: 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 Post reports.
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.
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Jets' Qwan'tez Stiggers: 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.
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.
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Jets' Qwan'tez Stiggers: Misses practice Wednesday
Stiggers (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Jets' Qwan'tez Stiggers: Exits game with knee injury
Stiggers (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots.
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.
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Jets' Qwan'tez Stiggers: Good to go
Stiggers (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Jets' Qwan'tez Stiggers: Questionable to play vs. Miami
Stiggers (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Stiggers ended the week strongly with a full practice Friday, though he'll need to pass an assessment from an independent neurologist in order to be cleared to play in Sunday's game. The second-year cornerback has accumulated eight tackles (four solo) and one fumble recovery through 11 regular-season games while contributing mostly on special teams.
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Jets' Qwan'tez Stiggers: Moves up to limited practice
Stiggers (concussion) was limited in practice Thursday.
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.
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Jets' Qwan'tez Stiggers: No practice, still expected to play
Stiggers (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Jets' Qwan'tez Stiggers: Back in action
Stiggers (hamstring) has returned to Thursday night's game versus the Patriots, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
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's (concussion) absence from Thursday's game.
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Jets' Qwan'tez Stiggers: Dealing with hamstring injury
Stiggers (hamstring) is questionable to return to Thursday night's contest against the Patriots.
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.
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