Overview
- Nick Mangold died on Oct. 25 at age 41 from complications of chronic kidney disease, weeks after publicly seeking a transplant while on dialysis.
- On the Oct. 29 New Heights episode, Jason Kelce called Mangold one of the greatest offensive linemen and said Mangold was “10 times the player” he was.
- Jets co-chairmen Woody and Christopher Johnson lauded Mangold’s leadership and character, offering condolences to his wife Jenny and their four children.
- Mangold spent all 11 NFL seasons with the Jets after being drafted 29th in 2006, playing 171 games, earning seven Pro Bowls and two All-Pro honors, and entering the team’s Ring of Honor in 2022.
- The Jets earned their first win of the season the day after the news of his death, edging the Bengals 39–38.