EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Jets center Nick Mangold, who has played in 141 of 143 games in his career, was carted off in the second quarter Sunday with an ankle injury.
His return is questionable, according to the Jets. The Jets tied the game 7-7 midway through the second quarter against the New England Patriots.
Mangold is one of the most durable players in the league, so it was surreal, watching him go off. As a sign of respect, the entire team came off the sideline to wish him well as he was placed on the cart. Willie Colon walked away, giving himself the sign of the cross.
Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork crashed into Mangold's leg on a running play. It wasn't intentional, as Wilfork was blocked by guard Oday Aboushi.
Mangold was replaced by Dalton Freeman.
