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.