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Jets center Nick Mangold shows support for the NYPD

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Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports

One day after two NYPD officers were shot and killed in Brooklyn, New York Jets center showed support for the NYPD before playing the New England Patriots at home. Mangold took the field wearing an NYPD hat, and held it over his heart during the national anthem. Mangold was forced to leave the game early with an ankle injury.

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Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports

Giants coach Tom Coughlin will wear a peace sign to honor the officers when the Giants play the Rams in St. Louis Sunday afternoon.

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