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Jets planning a special pregame tribute for Dennis Byrd

The Jets announced their plans for Sunday’s tribute to the late Dennis Byrd.

Byrd, who played for the Jets from 1989-92 and overcame paralysis from an on-field injury that ended his career, died in a car crash Saturday in Oklahoma.

Before Sunday’s game with the Ravens, the Jets will show a tribute on the stadium’s videoboards that tells the story of his career and his battle back from injury. There will then be a moment of silence before the national anthem.

Members of Byrd’s immediate family will serve as honorary captains during the coin toss.