Rex Ryan Pays Emotional Tribute to Nick Mangold After Death

October 26, 2025 David Thompson - Sports Editor Sports
Key ‌Facts about Nick Mangold‘s⁣ Death⁣ and Rex Ryan’s‌ Reaction
  • Who: Nick Mangold, former Jets legend, died at ⁣41. Rex Ryan, his ‍former coach, publicly mourned his death.
  • What: mangold‍ died due‌ to complications from chronic kidney disease. Ryan gave an⁢ emotional tribute on⁢ ESPN.
  • When: News broke on Sunday, October 26, 2025 (according to the tweet). Mangold made his kidney ‍disease⁢ public earlier in the month.
  • Where: ⁤ The news was reported by SI.com and shared on ESPN.
  • Why: Ryan was ‌deeply ⁣affected by ‍Mangold’s death, recalling⁢ Mangold’s loyalty by wanting to play in Ryan’s last ⁤game despite being injured.
  • Details: Mangold publicly revealed​ his kidney issues,⁣ demonstrating how much he was appreciated. ryan struggled to maintain⁤ composure while speaking about Mangold.