Seven-time Pro Bowl center Nick Mangold announced his retirement Tuesday after 11 NFL seasons:
Nick MangoldI DECLARE RETIREMENNNTTTTTTT! I will be signing a one day deal with @nyjets next week so I can retire a Jet. Thank you to all! J! E! T! S! Jets! Jets! Jets! https://t.co/f7j52ZdIy0
The 34-year-old veteran spent all 11 years of his career with the Jets before getting released Feb. 25, 2017, in a cost-cutting move.
After parting ways with Gang Green, Mangold made it clear the organization would always hold a special place in his heart:
Per Randy Lange of the team's official website, Jets head coach Todd Bowles had nothing but good things to say about the former Ohio State standout upon his departure: "A great person, a great player.