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Jets Legend Nick Mangold Dies at 41 From Kidney Disease Complications

Diagnosed with a genetic defect in 2006, the seven-time Pro Bowler had been on dialysis, seeking a type O kidney donor.

Overview

  • The New York Jets said Mangold died Saturday night from complications of chronic kidney disease, confirming the news Sunday.
  • His passing came less than two weeks after he publicly appealed on Oct. 14 for a kidney transplant and directed potential type O donors to a hospital program.
  • Mangold spent all 11 NFL seasons with the Jets, earning seven Pro Bowl selections, two first-team All-Pro honors, and induction into the team’s Ring of Honor in 2022.
  • He was among 52 modern‑era candidates who advanced this week in voting toward the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
  • Jets owner Woody Johnson and vice chairman Christopher Johnson issued tributes, former coach Rex Ryan mourned on air, and Mangold is survived by his wife, Jennifer, and their four children.