May 2021 - New York Jets Wiretap

Zach Wilson Signs Rookie Deal With Jets

Jul 30, 2021 9:34 AM

Zach Wilson signed his rookie contract with the New York Jets on Thursday.

The first-round pick missed two days of practice as the two sides haggled over technicalities in the contract language.

The quarterback agreed to a four-year, $35.15 million contract, which is fully guaranteed.

It includes a $22.9 million signing bonus and a fifth-year team option, standard for all first-round picks.

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Greg Knapp Passes Away At 58 Following Bike Accident

Jul 22, 2021 8:28 PM

Greg Knapp has passed away at the age of 58 following a biking accident last Saturday in California. Knapp was hit by a single motorist at about 2:49 p.m., not far from his home in Danville, San Ramon police said.

The New York Jets hired Knapp this offseason as their passing-game specialist. 

Knapp began his NFL coaching career in 1997 as a low-level offensive assistant for the San Francisco 49ers. He forged a tight bond with Young, and the two remained close. Knapp also coached for the Atlanta Falcons (two stints), Oakland Raiders (two stints), Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans and Denver Broncos, either as the quarterbacks coach or the offensive coordinator.

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Jets Coach Greg Knapp Battling Life-Threatening Injuries

Jul 21, 2021 9:21 AM

New York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp is battling life-threatening injuries suffered in a bicycling accident Saturday.

Knapp, 58, was struck by a single motorist at approximately 2:49 p.m. near his home in Danville, California.

Based on the preliminary investigation, drugs and/or alcohol were not a factor, police said.

Knapp was hired to work with the quarterback group, most notably rookie Zach Wilson, the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Jets, Marcus Maye Not Expected To Reach Long-Term Deal

Jul 14, 2021 10:05 AM

Marcus Maye will likely play the 2021 season under the franchise tag.

The New York Jets have not responded to Maye's last proposal and that offer has been pulled off the table, according to sources.

Thursday is the deadline for franchise-tagged players to strike a long-term deal.

Maye, a safety, is set to earn $10.61 million on the one-year franchise tender.

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