"GMFB" remembers former New York Jets all-pro center Nick Mangold who passed away at 41. The "GMFB" hosts preview what to expect in the Week 8 matchup between the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts. "GMFB" previews Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' first game against the Green Bay Packers.

Sunday morning, the Alter High School community learned of the passing of former Knights, Ohio State and NFL legend Nick Mangold, who died at the age of 41 due to kidney disease complications. “This is a sad day for the Alter community,

After the Jets announced that former center Nick Mangold had died at 41, former coach Rex Ryan broke down while paying tribute to a franchise fixture.

El largo cabello rubio y la espesa barba de Nick Mangold lo hacían instantáneamente reconocible. Su desempeño valiente y sobresaliente en el campo para los Jets de Nueva York lo convirtió en uno de los mejores jugadores de la franquicia.

“Nick was more than a legendary center,” Jets chairman Woody Johnson said. “He was the heartbeat of our offensive line for a decade and a beloved teammate whose leadership and toughness defined an era of Jets football. Off the field, Nick’s wit, warmth, and unwavering loyalty made him a cherished member of our extended Jets family.”

From the young o-lineman who wears his number to the veteran teammate who shared the locker room with him for seven seasons, the loss of Nick Mangold weighed heavy on the Jets on Sunday.

NFL alum 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. “We lost a good man today. I know @realnickmangold will be a hall-of-famer,