Jets’ Knapp hospitalized after bicycle accident

Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp was severely injured in a “horrific” bicycle accident in California, as his family and coach Robert Saleh issued statements Tuesday asking for prayers.

According to San Ramon Police Department spokesperson Tami Williams, the accident occurred Saturday afternoon, when a bicyclist was hit by a car near the intersection of Dougherty Road and North Monarch Road. Knapp, the Jets’ passing game specialist who was not named in the report, sustained “major injuries” and was taken to the hospital.

The driver of the vehicle, also not identified by police, is cooperating in the investigation. Drugs and/ or alcohol do not appear to be a factor. The San Ramon Police Department’s Traffic Unit is conducting an investigation of the incident.

The Jets offered no update on Knapp’s condition, but Saleh expressed support for his recently hired assistant.

“Greg is such an amazing individual it is hard to imagine the challenge facing him and his family,” Saleh said. “Greg’s fun nature, kind disposition, and wealth of knowledge has allowed him to make genuine connections with all 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.”

Knapp, 58, was a backup for the Chiefs, Raiders and 49ers and began his coaching career in 1986 at Sacramento State. He was the Falcons’ quarterbacks coach from 2018-20 and was hired in the offseason by Saleh. Knapp was the Broncos’ quarterbacks coach from 2013-16 and played a part in the team’s Super Bowl L victory after the 2016 season. — Newsday

Patriots to practice with Giants:

The Patriots will have a second set of joint practices this summer, working out with the Giants during the final week of the preseason.

The Giants, coached by former Patriots special teams coordinator Joe Judge, will visit Foxborough for practices on Aug. 25 and 26. The teams will then meet in their exhibition finale, Sunday, Aug. 29, at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Former Patriots on the Giants’ roster include cornerback Logan Ryan and tackle Nate Solder. Safety Nate Ebner and running back Dion Lewis, also ex-patriots, suited up for the Giants last season but are unsigned free agents.