New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) prepares for the snap against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at LP Field. The Titans beat the Jets 14-10. He received Twitter death threats during the game.(Photo: Don McPeak, USA TODAY Sports)Story HighlightsJets quarterback Mark Sanchez received death threats via Twitter during Monday night’s loss to the TitansAn NFL spokesman said the league was aware of the threats and has contacted the Jets.But the spokesman wouldn’t say if it had contacted the Twitter account or what, if any, security measures would be taken to protect Sanchez

In addition to losing his job via Monday’s five-turnover performance against the Tennessee Titans Monday, Mark Sanchez also received death threats on Twitter, even though one of the senders claimed Tuesday he wasn’t serious about his vow to kill the New York Jets’ quarterback at practice.

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A Jets fan with the Twitter handle @BraveGrancru wrote in direct messages to USA TODAY Sports he was upset about Sanchez’s performance on Monday and was surprised at the attention his tweets received when they were picked up by a few blogs.

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