Vinny Testaverde’s 9/11 Stand | New York Jets News

When the second plane hit the World Trade Center, Jets QB Vinny Testaverde knew instantly this was no accident. He raced to get his kids out of school, then joined his family in a stunned silence as the city descended into grief. Refusing to play that Sunday despite pressure, he stood firm — saying it was wrong to turn football into entertainment during such national tragedy. His teammates rallied behind him; players voted unanimously to forfeit the game. Owner Woody Johnson supported them, and the NFL followed suit. Testaverde even visited Ground Zero, bringing back granite as a solemn reminder. Though the pain lingered, returning to football became a quiet act of healing — for the team, the city, and a nation still reeling. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bc40e2201517bda6