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You ever stop and ponder just how much a helmet can carry? Not just in pounds or protection, but in legacy — stories of grit, battles fought in brutal stadium heat, and legends born on the gridiron. That’s exactly what stings today as the NFL mourns the loss of a titan beneath one of those helmets: Nick Mangold — the New York Jets stalwart whose heart and hustle defined an era. At only 41, Mangold’s passing from complications of a relentless kidney disease shakes the football world to its core. And here we are, still reeling from his plea for a kidney transplant just weeks ago. It’s a cruel reminder that behind the armor, these icons are human — vulnerable, courageous, and irreplaceable. Let’s peel back the facemask on Mangold’s remarkable journey — from a college standout to an 11-season Jets mainstay, seven-time Pro Bowler, and cherished leader — whose impact stretched far beyond the line of scrimmage. Because as the Jets prepare for their next challenge, the question lingers: can the team honor their fallen hero not just in memories but in the fire they bring to the field?

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 16: Detail of a New York Jets helmet before the first half of the NFL Preseason 2025 game between New York Jets and New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 16, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. — (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

The NFL has lost another player.

According to NFL insider Jonathan Jones, New York Jets legend Nick Mangold has passed away.

Per Jones, the retired center died due to complications from a kidney disease.

Longtime Jets center Nick Mangold has passed away at the age of 41, the Jets announce. Mangold, a 2006 1st round pick from Ohio State, played his entire 11-year career with the Jets. 2 weeks ago he revealed he was battling chronic kidney disease and needed a transplant. RIP.

— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) October 26, 2025

He was just 41 years old.

This news comes less than two weeks after Mangold made a public appeal for a kidney transplant.

He announced that he had been diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder that forced him to undergo kidney dialysis since 2006.

Prior to his passing, he was selected as one of the 52 modern-era candidates to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Following a stellar career with the Ohio State Buckeyes, he entered the league as a first-round selection in 2006, and he became instrumental in their playoff appearances in 2006, 2009, and 2010.

A born leader on and off the field, he was one of the most popular centers in the game.

He was a two-time first-team All-Pro and a seven-time Pro Bowler.

That’s why the Jets inducted him into their Ring of Honor back in 2022.

Mangold played for the Jets for 11 seasons before ultimately being released.

He chose to retire as a Jet despite interest from other teams, walking away from the game with 164 starts.

Then, he became an assistant football coach for Delbarton School in Morristown.

The Jets will hit the road to face the Cincinnati Bengals and look for their first win of the season.

Hopefully, they will find a way to honor their franchise legend with a strong outing.

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