The NFL has lost one of its most respected figures. Nick Mangold — the powerhouse center who anchored the New York Jets’ offensive line for more than a decade — has died at just 41, only two weeks after publicly revealing that he was battling chronic kidney disease.
Mangold’s passing on October 26 stunned the football world. A man celebrated for his grit, leadership, and sense of humor, he was more than a player; he was a pillar of the Jets organization and a beloved presence in every locker room he entered.
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