New York Jets Honor Nick Mangold With Stadium Decorations, Pregame Tributes

The New York Jets found a way to honor the late Nick Mangold during the team’s first home game following the player’s tragic death.

Jets tight end Jeremy Ruckert had a special tribute to the late center, wearing Mangold’s old Ohio State jersey to the game. (Ruckert, 25, and Mangold both played football at Ohio State before their time with the Jets.)

The team posted a photo and video of Ruckert on social media.

Along with Ruckert’s tribute, the team honored Mangold during its pregame festivities before hosting the Cleveland Browns at Metlife Stadium. The players wore special T-shirts with a print of Mangold’s face on the front and his No. 74 on the back, with the words, “A True Jet.”

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