New York Jets cornerback Qwan’tez Stiggers was taken to hospital by ambulance after collapsing during a joint practice session with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday.
The 24-year-old lost consciousness on the sideline during a special-teams drill in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Medical personnel halted the session for 10 minutes to administer an intravenous drip before moving him onto a stretcher.
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed the second-year defender was awake and communicating before leaving the facility.
Positive initial medical signs
“He came to the sideline and he just passed out,” Glenn said.
“For the most part, he was good.”
The former Toronto Argonauts standout was selected in the fifth round of the 2024 draft without playing traditional college football.
He has since appeared in 29 games for the New York franchise, establishing himself as a vital contributor on punt coverage.
Defensive tackle Harrison Phillips admitted the situation was frightening but expressed relief over the preliminary medical updates.
“It puts a lot of things in perspective,” Phillips said.
“What’s been shared to us is that things are on the up and up.”
Tensions flare during joint session
The distressing medical emergency occurred amid a highly fractured practice session containing four separate on-field brawls.
Players immediately took a knee in silence as the defensive back received urgent medical attention by the sideline bleachers.
Despite the sombre moment, fierce hostilities remained between the two NFL rosters upon resuming play.
Tampa Bay right tackle Luke Goedeke accused Jets edge rusher Kingsley Enagbare of instigating a major skirmish with an alleged cheap shot.
Brawls disrupt team preparations
The skirmishes initially ignited following a one-on-one stalemate between Goedeke and Jets rookie David Bailey.
Goedeke even flung the helmet of the stricken defensive back during one of the earlier melees following an interception by Jarius Monroe.
Tensions eventually boiled over again late in the morning when New York offensive lineman Armand Membou clashed with Buccaneers defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson.
Washington Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil is expected to miss a significant portion of the NFL season after suffering a torn triceps during practice on Saturday.
The 32-year-old sustained the severe arm injury during a one-on-one pass rush drill against linebacker Odafe Oweh at the team’s Ashburn facility.
The veteran lineman is likely to require surgery to repair the muscular damage.
Recovery timelines for this specific physical setback typically range from four to seven months.
Record-breaking contract
Losing the five-time Pro Bowler represents a devastating blow to a Washington offence hoping to rebound from a disappointing 5-12 campaign last year.
The former Houston Texan recently signed a two-year extension featuring $61.5m in total guarantees.
That lucrative deal made the blindside blocker the first offensive lineman in league history to command a salary averaging $30m per season.
He was originally acquired from the Texans during the 2025 off-season in a blockbuster trade involving four draft picks.
Replacement options
The highly-rated tackle had immediately established himself as a crucial locker room leader, acting as a mentor to recent first-round pick Josh Conerly.
Washington must now look to their depth chart to ensure they can adequately protect their quarterback’s blindside.
Second-year lineman Brandon Coleman, who started 12 games in the position as a rookie in 2024, is a prime candidate to step into the starting role.
Veteran blocker Andrew Wylie remains another option, though he has spent the vast majority of his professional career operating on the right flank.
The devastating injury severely dampens what had been a highly positive training camp, arriving just days after the franchise signed star receiver Stefon Diggs.
Two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers has agreed a four-year, $140m contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens, securing $108m in guaranteed money.
The lucrative agreement gives the 25-year-old an average annual value of $35m.
That figure ties him with Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson as the fourth highest-paid receiver in the NFL.
Historic production in Maryland
The former first-round draft pick has completely transformed the Baltimore passing attack since arriving in the league.
He remains the only player in franchise history to earn Pro Bowl honours as a wide receiver, achieving the feat in both 2024 and 2025.
Last season proved particularly spectacular for the dynamic pass-catcher as he hauled in a career-high 86 receptions.
His resulting 1,211 receiving yards accounted for a remarkable 36.9% of the team’s entire aerial output.
Keeping pace with elite peers
To underline his crucial importance, no other Ravens wideout managed more than 25 catches or 400 yards throughout the entire 2025 campaign.
The standout target now boasts 3,128 receiving yards across his first three seasons in professional football.
This production places him firmly among the elite talents from his draft class, sitting closely behind Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua and Seattle’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Seahawks receiver Smith-Njigba recently reset the market himself, currently standing as the league’s highest-paid receiver at $42.15m per year.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has become the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history after agreeing a three-year contract extension worth up to $75m.
The lucrative new deal includes a record-breaking $51m in guaranteed money for the two-time Pro Bowler.
Robinson had been holding in at the start of training camp while waiting for a resolution to his unsettled contractual situation.
Barkley benchmark surpassed
This landmark agreement comfortably eclipses the previous benchmark established by Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley.
Barkley previously held the title of the league’s top earner in the backfield with an annual average salary of $20.6m.
By securing an average of $25m per year, the Falcons playmaker has completely reset the financial landscape for the position.
Attention turns to Gibbs
Focus within the league will now immediately shift to the Detroit Lions and their ongoing negotiations with Jahmyr Gibbs.
The Lions standout has also opted to hold in at his respective training camp amid parallel contract discussions.
Industry expectations suggest Gibbs could ultimately secure a deal that equals or even surpasses the historic figures achieved by his Atlanta counterpart.
Veteran pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney has returned to the Houston Texans, reuniting with the franchise that selected him first overall in the 2014 NFL draft.
The 33-year-old makes his way back to Texas following a highly productive stint with the Dallas Cowboys last season.
His arrival provides a significant boost to a defensive unit that already features formidable edge rushers Will Anderson Jr and Danielle Hunter.
That devastating duo combined for 27 sacks last year, creating one of the most feared defensive fronts in the league.
A late-season resurgence
The veteran defender led the Cowboys with 8.5 sacks during the recent campaign, falling just one short of his career best.
He originally joined Dallas on a one-year deal last September to help offset the production lost following Micah Parsons’ blockbuster trade to the Green Bay Packers.
Despite a delayed start to the season, the former number one pick eventually established himself as a vital component of the Dallas defense.
Across 13 games, he recorded 41 tackles and a team-high 12 tackles for loss, while also forcing a fumble and generating 33 quarterback pressures.
Choosing Houston over Cleveland
The experienced lineman had attracted widespread interest across the league before committing to a return to his professional roots.
He recently visited the Cleveland Browns, leaving general manager Andrew Berry publicly hopeful of striking a deal.
Ultimately, the opportunity to re-join the franchise where his NFL journey began proved too enticing to decline.
Known for his willingness to mentor younger teammates, the seasoned professional brings immense leadership and 66.5 career sacks to a Texans side holding lofty ambitions.
Free agent wide receiver Deebo Samuel has agreed to return to the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year deal worth up to $7m, following a single season with the Washington Commanders.
The versatile playmaker rejoins the franchise that drafted him in the second round of the 2019 draft, providing immediate relief for a depleted receiving corps.
San Francisco are currently managing early training camp injuries to receivers Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk, making the reunion a logical fit.
A temporary stint in the capital
The All-Pro pass-catcher spent the previous campaign in Washington after requesting a trade away from California last off-season.
Despite the change of scenery, he recorded a team-best 72 receptions for 727 yards and five touchdowns for the Commanders.
However, his trademark rushing ability was severely underutilised due to lengthy absences for fellow wideouts Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown.
The former second-round pick was limited to just 17 carries on the ground, representing his lowest rushing workload since an injury-hit 2020 season.
Reclaiming dual-threat dominance
The returning star enjoyed the most productive period of his career in the Bay Area, flourishing into a unique offensive weapon.
His crowning achievement came during a stellar 2021 campaign where he amassed 1,770 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns to earn first-team All-Pro honours.
He will also offer significant special teams value to the 49ers, having averaged 30.1 yards across 15 kickoff returns during his brief stint in Washington.
Throughout his decorated NFL career, the dynamic athlete has secured 406 catches and rushed for over 1,200 yards while scoring 48 total touchdowns.
The New Orleans Saints have signed wide receiver Chris Olave to a four-year contract extension worth up to $132m, keeping him with the franchise until 2030.
The landmark deal includes $90m in guaranteed money, according to a statement from his representatives Drew and Jason Rosenhaus.
It represents the largest receiver contract awarded by the organisation since Michael Thomas signed a record-breaking five-year agreement in 2019.
Career year yields lucrative reward
The former Ohio State standout had been absent from recent training camp practices while awaiting a resolution to his unsettled contractual situation.
He was originally scheduled to play the upcoming NFL campaign on the fifth-year option of his rookie deal.
The 2022 first-round draft pick earned this historic payday following a sensational season where he registered 100 receptions for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns.
Overcoming recent health concerns
This significant financial commitment arrives despite recent injury setbacks for the dynamic pass-catcher.
He sustained at least two documented concussions during the 2024 season, which had temporarily raised concerns regarding his long-term availability.
However, the 24-year-old finished the year fully healthy and subsequently cemented his status as a cornerstone piece for the Louisiana-based team.
Former Green Bay Packers running back Ahman Green has revealed he was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease in January 2025.
The 49-year-old shared his medical condition publicly for the first time during an appearance on the Go Long with Tyler Dunne podcast this week.
Prior to the interview, the franchise’s all-time leading rusher had only disclosed the news to close friends and family members.
Early symptoms and diagnosis
The former NFL star explained that he noticed physical changes, such as foot tremors during his sleep, long before seeking official medical advice.
“I mean, I knew something was going on long before that,” he said.
He added that his short-term memory has significantly deteriorated, describing his recall abilities as “trash”.
“When I meet somebody for the first time, it’s like a name, I hear that name, then I repeat it. I try to repeat it or write it down,” the retired back explained.
A storied career in Wisconsin
During a dominant spell in the early 2000s, the powerful runner set multiple enduring records for the historic NFC North franchise.
He amassed 8,322 rushing yards across two stints in Green Bay, eventually surpassing Jim Taylor’s long-standing career benchmark during the 2009 season.
His impressive 2003 campaign remains a franchise high point, yielding 1,883 yards on the ground and a single-game record of 218 yards against the Denver Broncos.
Having originally arrived via a trade from the Seattle Seahawks, he also spent time with the Houston Texans before returning to Wisconsin to finish his career.
Tackling the disease head-on
Tragically, he is the second prominent player from that specific era of Packers football to confirm such a diagnosis.
Legendary quarterback Brett Favre announced his own battle with Parkinson’s in 2024, prompting calls for greater transparency regarding neurological issues among former athletes.
“It needs to be upfront. It needs to be a topic that’s always hit,” he stated regarding discussions amongst former players.
Despite the daunting road ahead, he maintains a positive outlook and intends to combat the illness through strict dietary protocols alongside prescribed medication.
“I’m in control. I’m not going to let this control me.”
Medical professionals have reportedly been highly encouraged by his current physical condition, noting that his baseline health remains excellent for someone displaying early gait and posture symptoms.