"AT A STONE church on a hill, in a pastoral town only two miles from their training facility, the New York Jets paid their respect to a franchise icon Tuesday morning in Madison, New Jersey. More than 400 mourners packed into St. Vincent Martyr for Nick Mangold's funeral Mass, 10 days after the beloved center died because of complications from kidney disease at age 41."
"Jets general manager Darren Mougey was among the last to arrive, walking purposefully into the church as a bagpiper filled the crisp autumn air with strains of sorrow. Mougey wore a dark suit and the expression of a man whose mind was racing. Five hours remained until the NFL trade deadline at 4 p.m. ET, and he was sitting on a couple of blockbusters."
At St. Vincent Martyr in Madison, New Jersey, more than 400 mourners attended Nick Mangold's funeral Mass, held 10 days after the former center died from complications of kidney disease at age 41. Jets general manager Darren Mougey arrived late, wearing a dark suit, as a bagpiper played; Mougey left before the service ended to address urgent business tied to the NFL trade deadline, reportedly considering major deals. About three dozen former teammates from the Jets and Ohio State gathered outside afterward, exchanging hugs and wiping tears as Mangold's casket was loaded. Minutes later a social media report announced cornerback Sauce Gardner had been traded to the Indianapolis Colts, prompting disbelief among those present, including Darrelle Revis.
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