Nick Mangold, one of the greatest players to ever put on a Jets jersey, passed away from complications of kidney disease Saturday night. He was 41.

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During the 2006 NFL Draft Combine, it was discovered that Mangold had a genetic defect that has caused chronic disease. He recently posted on social media that he was in need of a kidney transplant .

From the moment he became a New York Jet, he quickly became a fan favorite. From his incredible work ethic to his long hair, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players and humans to ever put on the green Jets jersey.

Jets owner Woody Johnson said Mangold was a Jets legend for more than just his performance on the field.

"Nick was more than a legendary center," Johnson said in a statement. "He was the he

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