Longtime Jets Center Nick Mangold Asks Public For Help Finding Kidney Donor

The 41-year-old announced he's undergoing dialysis while dealing with chronic kidney disease.

Nick Mangold played for the Jets from 2006 to '16. / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Longtime Jets center Nick Mangold took to social media on Tuesday afternoon asking for help finding a kidney donor for himself.

In a graphic posted to his X (formerly Twitter) account, the 41-year-old revealed that he's long been dealing with a genetic disease that has led to chronic kidney failure. Mangold added that he's now undergoing dialysis and is in need of a kidney transplant—which will require a donor with type O blood.

Here's a look at his full message, which he directed to both the Jets' and his alma mater Ohio State Buckeyes' communities:

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— Nick Mangold (@nickmangold) October 14, 2025

For those willing to help, Mangold asks that you go to https://columbiasurgery.org/kidney-transplant, click the link that says "I WANT TO DONATE MY KIDNEY", and use his full name, Nicholas Mangold, and his birthday, 1/13/1984.

Mangold was selected by the Jets out of Ohio State in the first round of the 2006 NFL draft and spent 11 seasons with the club. He was a two-time First-team All-Pro, a one-time Second-team All-Pro and a seven-time Pro Bowler.

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