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Report: Jets Coach Greg Knapp in Critical Condition After Bicycle Accident

New York Jets passing game specialist Greg Knapp is reportedly hospitalized in critical condition after sustaining serious injuries in a bicycle accident

Max Goodman

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Jets passing game specialist Greg Knapp is reportedly hospitalized in critical condition after a bicycle accident in California. 

According to Mike Klis, who covers the Denver Broncos for 9News, Knapp was riding his bicycle when he was struck by a car over the weekend, sustaining "serious injuries."

Knapp was brought in this offseason to serve on head coach Robert Saleh's staff, embarking on his 26th season as a coach in the National Football League. 

"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 Jets 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. I ask that you keep him in your prayers as we all pull for him to recover from this horrific accident."

The veteran spent three seasons (from 2018-20) as the quarterbacks coach of the Falcons. Before that, he was the Broncos quarterbacks coach for another four years, helping Denver win a Super Bowl in 2015.

The 58-year-old has also worked as an offensive coordinator for 10 seasons previously over the course of his career, making stops with the Raiders, Seahawks, Falcons and 49ers. 

A statement from Knapp's family was also released by the Jets on Tuesday morning.

"Greg is an amazing father and husband whose passion for life can be felt in all his interactions with people. He is our rock and biggest supporter, pushing us to all strive to better ourselves each day with constant love and inspiration. While many know him for his achievements as a coach, his impact as a father and husband are far greater. We are so fortunate to have him in our lives. We are sincerely thankful to all those who have continued to reach out and provide support – it has meant the world to us. We ask that you continue to pray for Greg and our family during this time."

This story will be updated with more information.

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Max Goodman covers the New York Jets for Sports Illustrated and FanNation. He also covers the New York Yankees, publisher  of Sports Illustrated and FanNation's Yankees site, Inside The Pinstripes. Before starting out with SI, Goodman attended Northwestern University and the Medill School of Journalism. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and Master’s Degree in Sports Media, graduating in 2019. While at school, Goodman gathered valuable experience as an anchor and reporter on NNN SportsNight and played on the club baseball team. Goodman previously interned at MLB.com as an associate reporter covering the Miami Marlins. He also interned with ESPN, working as an associate reporter on Mike Greenberg's Get Up. Goodman is from New York City. He grew up in Hell's Kitchen. Follow Goodman on Twitter @MaxTGoodman and connect with him via email by reaching out at maxgoodmansports@gmail.com.

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