Jets' Troubling Trend: The Dark Underbelly of Joint Practices The joint practice between the New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday ended in chaos when cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers collapsed to the ground in front of the sideline bleachers.
His condition is reportedly stable, but the incident highlights the increasing physicality and intensity that has become a hallmark of these high pressure training sessions.
Joint practices have been a staple of NFL preseason preparations for years, allowing teams to test their schemes against opponents without game day stakes.