Jets Legend Nick Mangold Dies at 41
Former New York Jets center Nick Mangold has died at 41 due to complications from kidney disease,
the team announced Sunday. Mangold, a seven-time All-Pro who played from 2006 to 2016,
was remembered as “the heartbeat of our offensive line for a decade,” said Jets owner Woody Johnson.
Career and Legacy
Drafted in 2006 from Ohio State, Mangold spent all 11 NFL seasons with the Jets,
earning seven Pro Bowl selections and helping lead the team to two AFC Championship Games.
“Nick was the embodiment of consistency, strength, and leadership,” said Vice Chairman Christopher Johnson.
— Nick Mangold (@nickmangold) October 14, 2025
Health Battle
Earlier this month, Mangold revealed he needed a kidney transplant, writing
, “I am in need of a kidney donor with type O blood.”
Forever a Jet
Inducted into the Jets Ring of Honor in 2022, Mangold said,
“Being able to play for only one team is something really special to me.”
