Former CFL cover man Qwan’tez Stiggers left New York Jets practice in ambulance

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Former Canadian Football League defensive back and current New York Jets cover man Qwan’tez Stiggers left training camp practice in an ambulance on Tuesday.

“From what I know, he came to the sideline after a play and he actually fell out. The good thing is he was conscious, and 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. He was able to talk and I want to make sure I go see him after this just to make sure I’m good with everything, but for the most part, he was good,” head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters.

The 24-year-old was a fifth-round, 176th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft following a standout season in the CFL with the Toronto Argonauts in 2023. He played 15 games at boundary cornerback for the Boatmen, recording 53 defensive tackles, five interceptions and three special teams tackles. The six-foot, 197-pound cover man was named All-East Division and became the first defensive back to be named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Rookie since 1998.

Stiggers didn’t attend college due to the sudden death of his father, starting his professional career in the Fan Controlled Football League before making his way to the CFL. He became the first player drafted directly from the CFL to the NFL since Jermaine Haley, who was taken in the seventh round during the 1999 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins, and the fourth player in the common era to be drafted into the NFL with no collegiate experience.

The Atlanta, Ga. native has played 29 regular season games, five starts, with the Jets, recording 35 defensive tackles, three passes defended, two fumble recoveries, and one tackle for loss.