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Jets coach Greg Knapp, 58, dies from bicycle accident injuries

Jets offensive assistant coach Greg Knapp died Thursday from injuries suffered in a bicycle accident Saturday afternoon near his home in California.

The news was announced Thursday afternoon by Knapp’s alma mater, Sacramento State, in a news release.

"We are heartbroken over the loss of Greg Knapp," Sacramento State head coach Troy Taylor said in a statement. "We will continue to carry on his legacy within our football program and wish his family and friends peace and comfort through this difficult loss."

Knapp’s agent, Jeff Sperbeck, told Mike Klis of 9News in Denver that Knapp had succumbed to his injuries.