New York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp died Thursday as the result of injuries suffered in a bicycle riding accident over the weekend in California.
The San Jose Mercury News reported Knapp, 58, suffered brain trauma and other injuries as a result of being it by a car on Saturday. He’d been in Walnut Creek’s John Muir Health Medical Center, and his death at 11:32 a.m. was confirmed by a hospital spokesman.
Knapp was an NFL assistant for more than 25 years, starting with the 49ers in 1995. He was hired this year as the New York Jets’ passing game specialist under new coach Robert Saleh and spent this offseason tutoring rookie quarterback Zach Wilson.
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“Greg is such an amazing individual, it is hard to imagine the challenge facing him and his family,” Saleh said in a statement released by the team Tuesday. “Greg’s fun nature, kind disposition and wealth of knowledge has allowed him to make genuine connections with all of our coaches, players and staff since he has been here.”
The Raiders are saddened and stunned to hear of the passing of Greg Knapp, who served as offensive coordinator over two stints with the Silver and Black.
The thoughts and prayers of the entire Raider Nation are with Coach Knapp’s family during this extremely difficult time. pic.twitter.com/EdU6TGOncF
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) July 22, 2021
My heart and deepest condolences go out to Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp’s family who lost an amazing man today. My prayers are so abundant. What a tragedy. There are really no words adequate enough. 💔
— StaceyDales (@StaceyDales) July 22, 2021
