{"id":112948,"date":"2025-10-27T01:48:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T01:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=112948"},"modified":"2025-10-27T01:48:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T01:48:44","slug":"%f0%9f%96%a4sad-news-former-steelers-jets-legend-nick-mangold-dies-at-41-after-long-kidney-battle-remembered-as-a-true-leader-and-teammate-to-the-end%f0%9f%91%87%f0%9f%91%87","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=112948","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udda4SAD NEWS: Former Steelers &#038; Jets Legend Nick Mangold Dies at 41 After Long Kidney Battle \u2014 Remembered as a True Leader and Teammate to the End\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"235\">The NFL community is heartbroken to learn that\u00a0<strong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"136\">former Steelers and Jets legend Nick Mangold<\/strong>\u00a0has passed away at the age of 41 after a long and courageous battle with chronic kidney disease.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"ub-banner1\" class=\"adsconex-banner\" align=\"center\" data-ad-placement=\"banner1\" data-google-query-id=\"CMyRscGhw5ADFVGhgwcd62QCyQ\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_2_0__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_2_0\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_2_0\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"480\">Mangold died Saturday night due to complications related to the illness, which he had been fighting for nearly 19 years while undergoing dialysis. His strength and resilience inspired countless fans, teammates, and coaches across the league.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\"><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"840\">Best known for his\u00a0<strong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"549\">11 remarkable seasons with the New York Jets<\/strong>, Mangold briefly spent time on the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"624\">Pittsburgh Steelers\u2019 practice squad<\/strong>, where his leadership and professionalism made a lasting impression despite his short stay in the Steel City. Coaches reportedly admired his work ethic and humility, describing him as \u201ca pro\u2019s pro in every sense.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_ub_inpage20\" class=\"adsconex-banner-parallax\" data-ad-placement=\"banner20\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1128\">Steelers head coach\u00a0<strong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"877\">Mike Tomlin<\/strong>\u00a0released a statement honoring the former center:<br data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"929\" \/><em data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1126\">\u201cNick embodied what it means to be part of the Steelers family \u2014 tough, accountable, and selfless. Even during his short time here, you could tell he carried himself with championship character.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1365\">Jets chairman\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1161\">Woody Johnson<\/strong>\u00a0also paid tribute, saying:<br data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1191\" \/><em data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1363\">\u201cNick was more than a legendary center \u2014 he was the heartbeat of our offensive line for a decade and a beloved teammate whose leadership defined an era of Jets football.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_ub_inpage21\" class=\"adsconex-banner-parallax\" data-ad-placement=\"banner21\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1619\">Mangold\u2019s legacy on the field is undeniable: a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1439\">seven-time Pro Bowler<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1461\">two-time All-Pro<\/strong>, and a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1522\">member of the Jets\u2019 Ring of Honor (inducted 2022)<\/strong>. He was recently named among the<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\"><\/div>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1616\">nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1800\">A first-round pick out of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1661\">Ohio State<\/strong>\u00a0in 2006, Mangold won a national championship with the Buckeyes before anchoring one of the NFL\u2019s best offensive lines for over a decade.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\"><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"2031\">Just weeks before his passing, Mangold had spoken publicly about his health, writing:<br data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1890\" \/><em data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"2029\">\u201cAfter a rough summer, I\u2019m on dialysis and looking for a kidney donor. 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