New York Jets coach Robert Saleh and several team staffers, along with members of the Atlanta Falcons, honored the late Greg Knapp by running the steps inside MetLife Stadium before the teams' game Sunday. Knapp, a longtime NFL assistant coach, died on July 22, 2021, when he was hit by a car while riding a bicycle near his home in California. Jets and Falcons coaches and staffers participated in the 'Knapp Stair Climb' before team warmups Sunday in support of The Coach Knapp Memorial Fund to raise funds for distracted driving awareness.
- New York Jets and Atlanta Falcons honored the late Greg Knapp by running the steps inside MetLife Stadium before their game on Sunday.
- The 'Knapp Stair Climb' was done in support of The Coach Knapp Memorial Fund to raise funds for distracted driving awareness.
- Several other NFL and NCAA teams have participated in the 'Knapp Stair Climb' this season.
- Knapp had coaching stints with the Jets, Falcons, Broncos, Raiders, Texans, Seahawks, and 49ers.