00:00Nick Mangold's sudden death at 41 sends shockwaves through NFL community.
00:06Nick Mangold, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and longtime center for the New York Jets, has died at the age of 41.
00:13The news comes just two weeks after Mangold revealed that he was battling chronic kidney disease and was in urgent need of a transplant.
00:20Nick was more than a legendary center, Jets owner Woody Johnson said in a statement.
00:24He was the heartbeat of our offensive line for a decade and a beloved teammate whose leadership and toughness defined an era of Jets football.
00:33Mangold played college football at Ohio State University, where he was part of the Buckeyes 2003 national championship team.
00:41He earned first-team All-American honors in 2005 before being selected by the Jets in the first round of the 2006 NFL draft.
00:48His first Pro Bowl appearance came in 2008, followed by three All-Pro selections, first team in 2009 and 2010, and second team in 2011.
00:58After the 2016 season, the Jets released Mangold as part of a roster rebuild.
01:04In 2022, Mangold was inducted into the Jets' ring of honor, cementing his place among the franchise's all-time greats.
01:10Earlier this month, Mangold shared his health struggle in a message to fans, revealing that he had been diagnosed with a genetic defect leading to chronic kidney disease in 2006.
01:21I always knew this day would come, but I thought I would have had more time, he wrote.
01:26I am in need of a kidney donor with type O blood.
01:29He continued, I am deeply grateful to anyone that would consider donating.
01:33While this has been a tough stretch, I'm staying positive and focused on the path ahead.
01:38Jets vice chairman Christopher Johnson remembered Mangold as a leader both on and off the field.
01:44Nick was the embodiment of consistency, strength, and leadership, Johnson said.
01:49Former Jets head coach Rex Ryan became emotional while remembering Mangold during ESPN's Sunday broadcast.
01:55I had the pleasure of coaching him for all six years with the Jets, Ryan said.
02:00He recalled that Mangold insisted on playing through injury during Ryan's final game as head coach.
02:04Mangold is survived by his wife, Jennifer, and their four children.
02:10Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
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