Owner Leon Hess died before the season began and, per his directive, the team was to be sold after his death.

Starting running back Leon Johnson tore two knee ligaments in the same game and was also lost for the season.

Parcells used punter Tom Tupa, who had begun his career as a quarterback, to replace Testaverde in the opening game against the Patriots but pulled him in favor of Rick Mirer.

Thus, Parcells promoted linebackers coach Al Groh to replace him while he stayed on for an additional year in the front office.

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