"In 2006, I was diagnosed with a genetic defect that has led to chronic kidney disease," Mangold wrote in a letter addressed to the Jets community.

Nick Mangold, a former All-American center at Ohio State who spent 11 seasons in the NFL with the New York Jets, has died.

Mark Sanchez returned to social media for the first time since his shocking arrest to mourn his former New York Jets teammate Nick Mangold after his death at 41.

Embattled former Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez broke his silence to pay tribute to his late teammate Nick Mangold, who suddenly passed away Saturday night from complications of kidney disease.

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