New York Jets Asst. Coach Greg Knapp Killed by Driver, Media Calls It an ‘Accident’
The death of beloved New York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp following a collision with a driver has sparked an outpouring among football fans, and outrage among street safety advocates.
By
Kea Wilson
3:10 PM CDT on July 27, 2021
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