Report: Jets Coach Gregg Knapp Passes Away Following Bicycle Crash

By Glenn Naughton Posted On July 22, 2021

It is being reported that Jets passing game coordinator Gregg Knapp has passed away after being hospitalized as a result of an accident in which Knapp was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike last weekend.

Bears TE coach and best friend of Greg Knapp confirms the news we didn’t want to hear. pic.twitter.com/gPFPFRRRvz

— FOX 5 Sports (@FOX5Sports) July 22, 2021

Clancy Barone, a friend of Knapps, confirmed the death via his twitter account as reported by Fox 5 Sports.

Our thoughts are with the Knapp family at this time.

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