Jets players brawl near fans at team's practice

Updated: August 6, 2012, 12:15 PM ET

By Rich Cimini | ESPNNewYork.com

CORTLAND, N.Y. -- A brawl involving about 20 players erupted on the sideline in the New York Jets' practice Monday, causing reporters to scatter and coming dangerously close to fans.

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It started when safety D'Anton Lynn, son of runnings back coach Anthony Lynn, shoved running back Joe McKnight out of bounds after a screen pass.

McKnight fired the ball at Lynn, and they immediately started fighting, with McKnight charging and throwing the first punch. Within seconds, the offensive and defensive units ran over. A massive pile-up ensued.

The players ran over advertisement placards, which run the length of the sideline, en route to the pile-up.

Coach Rex Ryan, probably not pleased that it was so close to fans, came over immediately and started pulling players out of the pile.

Order was restored in about a minute.

Rich Cimini

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Rich Cimini, longtime Jets beat writer for the New York Daily News and a Syracuse graduate, covers Gang Green for ESPNNewYork.com.
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