Nick Mangold honored by NFL community after…
The soccer community collectively mourned the sudden passing of former Jets heart Nick Mangold on Sunday, with Mangold’s household and associates receiving an outpouring of assist from his former teammates, friends and associates on social media.
The beloved Jets lineman died Saturday evening from issues of kidney disease — just two weeks after revealing he was in need of a transplant.
Mangold was 41 years previous.
Center Nick Mangold #74 of the New York Jets laughs with former teammate cornerback Darrelle Revis #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after their sport at MetLife Stadium on September 8, 2013. Getty Images
“I was fortunate to have the opportunity to lace them up with you every Sunday,” NFL Hall of Famer and former Jet Darrelle Revis wrote on X. “I will miss you and forever cherish our moments in the locker room. Love you buddy. Rest in Paradise, Nick.”
“No way, I can’t believe this. Life is too short,” posted former teammate Leger Douzabele — who performed with Mangold on the Jets from 2013-2015 — shortly before Sunday’s public announcement. “Tell people who you love how you feel about them. While they’re still here.”
Mangold was a seven-time Pro-Bowler during his 11-year profession with New York from 2006-2016.
An incredible teammate and fierce competitor, Mangold garnered respect and admiration from around the league.
“When I got the nod from Rex Ryan to come to New York and play, I didn’t just want to play with the Jets — I wanted to play with Nick Mangold,” Willie Colon, who performed with the Jets from 2013-2015, said on the staff’s pregame show Sunday afternoon.
“When I got the nod from Rex Ryan to come to New York and play, I didn’t just want to play for the Jets. I wanted to play with Nick Mangold. I wanted to play besides D’Brickashaw Ferguson, because we were all in the same draft class. We all got drafted in ’06 together so we had… pic.twitter.com/BC3hyWbJaE— Jets Videos (@snyjets) October 26, 2025
Jets Nick Mangold during the NY Jets defeat of the Buffalo Bills 38-7 at The New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday January 2, 2011. Lee S. Weissman /Landov
“The rivalry brought us to each other the way you prepared and played the game made you my brother on the grid iron,” wrote Braylon Edwards, a former Cleveland Brown who had two stints with the Jets (2009-10 and 2012). “Praying for your family and loved ones…I’ll be sure to have a Mcallan 12 years aged today in honor of the latest we played together.”
Embattled former Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez also paid tribute to Mangold on X.
“We lost a good man today. I know @nickmangold will be a hall-of-famer, but there’s more to his story than his accomplishments on the gridiron. He was more than a teammate. He was my big brother who introduced me to the NFL. He showed me the ropes. He was my friend and confidant. He was a role model and a great father to his children and husband to his wife. Our hearts are heavy. We will miss you. Rest easy amigo. I love you big fella. #74,” he wrote.
Willie Colono (66) and Nick Mangold during their Jets days. Ron Antonelli
Mark Sanchez and Nick Mangold during their time with the Jets. AP
Longtime Patriots receiver Julian Edelman added that “Nick was a force on the field and a genuinely nice guy off of it. He will be missed.”
Bartsool Sports founder and Patriots superfan Dave Portnoy also acknowledged Mangold in a heartfelt post.
“So sad. By all accounts just a great guy. Insane how quickly this happened. Cruel reminder not to take a day for granted on this earth. RIP Nick,” he posted on X.
Said former Texans great JJ Watt, “This is just terrible. Rest in Peace Nick.”
Bobby Carpenter was teammates with Nick Mangold at Ohio State University. X / @Bcarp3
Elsewhere on X, seven-year NFL vet Bobby Carpenter mirrored on his faculty days enjoying with Mangold at Ohio State University.
“I thought we had more time… but I’m grateful for the 23 years I knew you,” he wrote.
“Nick Mangold… greet player, great teammate… But the best dude you could imagine. You left a giant hole in the world.”
Mangold’s former Jets coach, Rex Ryan, broke down in tears Sunday on ESPN upon studying the news of his death.
Mangold is survived by his spouse, Jennifer, and their 4 youngsters.
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