NFL World Mourns Death of Jets Legend Nick Mangold

Jets legend Nick Mangold died from complications of kidney disease on Saturday night, the Jets organization shared in a statement.

The former Jets center was 41 years old. Mangold announced back in 2006 that he was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder that has led to chronic kidney disease and was in search of a kidney transplant. Mangold, a seven-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, played 11 seasons for the Jets from '06 to '16 and became one of the franchise's all-time greats. He was inducted into the Jets' Ring of Honor in '22.

The NFL world poured out their condolences and sent well wishes and prayers to Mangold's family in the wake of the Jets icon's sudden death:

Awful. A great, genuine guy and phenomenal player.

Best to Nick’s family. https://t.co/2ciwqtzFVG
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) October 26, 2025

The New England Patriots are saddened to learn of the sudden passing of former Jets center Nick Mangold. We send our condolences to his family, friends and all who loved him. https://t.co/9ze9vuCAHb
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 26, 2025

RIP Nick Mangold. A great Buckeye and Jet. I am devastated to hear this, and will hold on to the insight you’ve given me over these past few years.
RIP Legend, you will be missed.
— Garrett Wilson (@GarrettWilson_V) October 26, 2025

Crushing news: #Jets legend Nick Mangold has passed away, the team announced. He was 41. One of the most beloved Jets of this generation. A pillar on the 06, 09 and 10 playoff teams. Ohio State legend. So sad. Condolences to his family. 🙏
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) October 26, 2025

Awful news. Prayers for the Mangold family. https://t.co/fgZVa2D3Dm
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 26, 2025

“Don’t meet your heroes” never applied to Nick Mangold. A true Jets legend, but an even greater person.

Rest in peace, Nick. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/SopvnCNdPs
— Jake Asman (@JakeAsman) October 26, 2025

Awful news. So sad. A wonderful player and even better guy. RIP Nick Mangold. https://t.co/VRGhsaPiwU
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 26, 2025

At a complete loss for words. I was lucky enough to interview Nick Mangold a few years ago and he couldn’t have been nicer and more gracious with his time.

Just an unfathomable loss. Doesn’t feel real. Wishing the best to his entire family.

Stunning loss for the Jets community.
— The Jet Press (@TheJetPress) October 26, 2025

One of my favorite interviews I have ever done was with Nick Mangold and D’Brickashaw Ferguson in 2014. Nick was such a smart, funny guy. Thoughts are with his family. pic.twitter.com/ucqFUhv3lT
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) October 26, 2025

Prayers up for Nick Mangold’s family, friends and loved ones. Gone too soon at the age of 41 after complications from kidney disease. pic.twitter.com/FqFtLAdwyd
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) October 26, 2025

Rest easy Nick Mangold.. My positive prayers & thoughts are with his family

Thru AJ, I’ve learned so much about him. The man, the dad, the husband, the teammate, the EVERYTHING great he was for everybody in his life.

The world lost a damn good man and obviously a legendary… pic.twitter.com/f675oNQFpV
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 26, 2025

This is just terrible.

Rest in Peace Nick.

🙏🏻 https://t.co/vEWD8y21hc
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) October 26, 2025

Absolutely devastating news. Nick was truly a better person than he was a center- and he was one of the best centers of all time. RIP https://t.co/3YkYydqXzi
— Joe Thomas (@joethomas73) October 26, 2025

RIP to a legend. Mangold will be dearly missed.