October 26, 2025
Jets Legend Nick Mangold Dead at 41 After Kidney Disease Battle
Former New York Jets All-Pro Center Nick Mangold Dies at 41, Just Weeks After Revealing He Needed a Kidney Transplant Nick Mangold, the iconic former center for the New York Jets, has passed away at the age of 41 after a courageous battle with chronic kidney disease. The announcement from the Jets on October 25 confirmed the heartbreaking news and highlighted the tragic turn of a career defined by durability, leadership, and loyalty. Drafted 29th overall in 2006 after a standout season at Ohio State, Mangold spent his entire 11-season NFL career with the Jets, establishing himself as one of











