SAD NEWS: Jets Legend Nick Mangold Dead at 41 — Just Weeks After Revealing Kidney Battle The NFL world is in shock tonight. Former New York Jets icon Nick Mangold — the heart and soul of the offensive line for over a decade — has tragically passed away at just 41 years old. Only two weeks ago, Mangold went public about his fight with kidney disease, saying he was staying “positive and focused on better days.” Those words now echo painfully across Jets Nation as fans flood social media with tributes, memories, and heartbreak.Ng1

The NFL community is reeling after the shocking news that former New York Jets legend Nick Mangold has passed away at just 41 years old. The team confirmed the devastating news on Sunday, revealing that Mangold died late Saturday night from complications related to kidney disease — the same condition he publicly discussed just weeks earlier.

Mangold, one of the most respected and beloved players in Jets history, was a two-time All-Pro selection and a seven-time Pro Bowler. Known for his toughness, consistency, and leadership, he anchored the Jets’ offensive line for over a decade, protecting quarterbacks and paving the way for some of the franchise’s most memorable moments.

In a heartfelt post shared earlier this month, Mangold revealed that he was battling kidney disease and needed a transplant. He expressed optimism despite the struggle, writing, “I always knew this day would come, but I thought I would have had more time. While this has been a tough stretch, I’m staying positive and focused on the path ahead.”

Those words now echo tragically, as fans and teammates look back on his remarkable career and life.

Across the NFL, tributes poured in almost immediately. Former teammates called him “a brother,” “a warrior,” and “the soul of the locker room.” Current Jets players wore Mangold’s number 74 at practice in his honor. “Nick wasn’t just a teammate — he was family,” one player said. “He made everyone around him better, both on and off the field.”

Mangold spent his entire 11-year NFL career with the Jets after being drafted in the first round out of Ohio State in 2006. He retired in 2018 and was inducted into the Jets’ Ring of Honor in 2022 — a testament to his lasting impact on the franchise and the city.

Fans have created a growing memorial outside MetLife Stadium, leaving flowers, jerseys, and handwritten notes thanking him for “playing with heart, always.”

As the football world mourns, one thing remains certain — Nick Mangold’s legacy of strength, loyalty, and humility will live on forever in Jets history. 💚