Nick Mangold has been honored by the NFL community following his sudden death at the age of 41

The football community mourned collectively The sudden departure of former Jets center Nick Mangold on Sunday, as Mangold’s family and friends received an outpouring of support from his former teammates, peers and friends on social media.

The Jets’ beloved linebacker died Saturday night due to complications from kidney disease – Just two weeks after it was revealed he needed a transplantR.

Mangold was 41 years old.

“I was fortunate to have the opportunity to associate them with you every Sunday,” the former NFL Hall of Famer and Jet said Darrelle Revis “I will miss you and forever cherish our moments in the locker room,” he wrote on X. I love you, my friend. “Rest in heaven, Nick.”

“No way, I can’t believe this. Life is too short,” Posted by his former teammate Ligier Dozabelli — who played for Mangold on the Jets from 2013 to 2015 — shortly before the public announcement on Sunday. “Tell the people you love how you feel about them. And they’re still here.”

Mangold was a seven-time Pro Bowler during his 11-year career with New York from 2006-16.

Mangold was a formidable teammate and a fierce competitor, earning respect and admiration from around the league.

“When I got the OK from Rex Ryan to come to New York and play, I didn’t just want to play for the Jets — I wanted to play for Nick Mangold,” Willie Colon, who played for the Jets from 2013-15, said on the team’s pregame show Sunday afternoon.

“Competition brought us together. The way you prepared and played the match made you my brother on the Iron Net.” Braylon Edwards wrotea former Cleveland Brown who spent two stints with the Jets (2009-10 and 2012). “Praying for your family and loved ones… I’ll be sure Macallan turns 12 today in honor of the last we played together.”

Embattled former Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez He also praised Mangold on X.

“We lost a good man today. I know @nickmangold will be a celebrity, but there is more to his story than his accomplishments on the field. He was more than just a teammate. He was my big brother who introduced me to the NFL. He showed me the ropes. He was my friend and confidant. He was a role model and a great father to his children and husband to his wife. Our hearts are heavy. We will miss you. Be Rest assured, my friend. I love you, big man. #74,” books.

Longtime Patriots receiver Julian Edelman He added, “Nick was a force on the field and a really nice guy off it. We will miss him.”

Bartsool Sports founder and huge Patriots fan Dave Portnoy Mangold also admitted In honest sharing.

“So sad. By all accounts, he’s just a great guy. Crazy how quickly this happened. A harsh reminder to never take a day for granted on this earth. Rest in peace Nick,” he posted on X.

said the former Texas great JJ Watt“This is terrible. Rest in peace, Nick.”

Elsewhere on X, seven-year NFL vet Bobby Carpenter Reflected In his college days, he played with Mangold at Ohio State University.

“I thought we had more time… but I’m grateful for the 23 years I’ve known you,” he wrote.

“Nick Mangold… Salutations player, great teammate… but the best man you could ever imagine. You’ve left a huge hole in the world.”

Mangold’s former Jets coach, Rex Ryan, broke down in tears Sunday on ESPN Upon learning of the news of his death.

Mangold is survived by his wife, Jennifer, and their four children.