Assistant Aircraft Instructor Greg Knapp, 58, has died in a tragic bicycle accident

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New York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp died after being hit by a car while riding a bike in California at the weekend. He was 58 years old.

Sacramento State, where he played as a quarterback for four years before joining the coaching staff for nine, confirmed his death on Thursday.

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“We are saddened by the loss of Greg Knapp,” Hornets coach Troy Taylor said in a statement. “Greg was not only an amazing former player and coach for Dornant but also one of the kindest and most generous people I have ever known. His success and humility have inspired all of us here at Sacramento State. We will continue to carry on his legacy within our football program and we wish his family and friends peace and comfort. During this difficult loss.

The Knapp family issued a statement via Airplanes.

FILE – In this Aug. 4, 2016, file photo, Denver Broncos coach Greg Knapp is seen during NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colorado. Knapp, who is currently an assistant coach for the New York Jets, had a ‘horrific’ bike accident last weekend and is in critical condition. Denver-based 9News TV reported Monday night, July 29, 2021, that a car hit a tusk while riding in California. Agent Jeff Sperbeek confirmed to the station that the 58-year-old NFL assistant was hospitalized. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

While riding his bike near his home in Danville on Saturday, he was hit by a canine driver. According to reports at the time, the motorist veered into the bike path. The driver, who police say is cooperating with them, was said to have provided assistance at the scene.

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Knapp began a successful football career at Sacramento State where he still ranks eighth in school history in passing career (3806) and touchdown (32). During his nearly 10 years of training there, Knapp received several invitations to NFL training camps.

September 27: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons speaks with quarterback coach Greg Knapp before the NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Knapp was hired by the Jets as a scrolling games specialist back in January. He spent 23 years establishing himself as a veteran assistant coach, serving as offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons.

He also served as quarterback coach for the Niners, Houston Texans, and Denver Broncos where he coached Peyton Manning for the Super Bowl title.

The Hawks, Broncos and Raiders teams also released statements.

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Knapp leaves behind a wife and three daughters.

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