Sunday’s game in Cincinnati ended with a Jets celebration, but the day began on a more somber note. Longtime Jets center Nick Mangold died at the age of 41 after battling kidney disease.
Head coach Aaron Glenn took some time to talk about Mangold at the start of his postgame press conference. Although Glenn did not play alongside Mangold, he was part of the organization during Mangold’s 11 years with the team and emphasized Mangold’s vital role.
“I didn’t play with him, but I was here as a scout when he was playing and he was the heart and soul of the team,” Glenn said. “He had a number of kids and it’s always tough to hear that, especially a guy who’s a true Jet through and through that made his appearance felt. Prayers go out to him and his family. It’s tough to hear because of who he was as a person, him being a true Jet.”
Mangold was a two-time All-Pro for the Jets and is honored in the team’s Ring of Honor. The Jets will return home after their Week 9 bye, where there will likely be further celebrations of Mangold’s life once the team is back in their home stadium.
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