Josh Mauro, former NFL defensive player, has passed away at the age of 35
29 april 2026 в 16:13
Josh Mauro, a former NFL defensive player, passed away at the age of 35. The Arizona Cardinals, one of the teams Mauro played for, announced his death in a statement on April 28, 2026, raising questions about the circumstances of his passing.
«We are deeply saddened by the news of Josh Mauro’s death», - the Cardinals wrote in a public statement on X. «Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew him. We extend our deepest condolences to all who are mourning this loss».
Below is the information about the causes of Mauro’s death that we know at this time.
During his NFL career, Mauro played for several teams, most notably the Arizona Cardinals, where he spent the majority of his time. He played six seasons in Arizona, with his most productive year being in 2016 when he appeared in 15 games and started 13 of them.
Mauro also played for the New York Giants in 2018 and for the Oakland Raiders (now Las Vegas Raiders) in 2019. Throughout his career, he participated in approximately 80 NFL games.
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) April 28, 2026
Before entering the league, Mauro played college football at Stanford University, where he became an outstanding defensive player. Although he was not selected in the 2014 NFL Draft, he managed to earn a spot on a team.
Mauro passed away on April 23, 2026, according to information from his family and former teams. His father, Greg Mauro, announced this on Facebook.
«With many tears and broken hearts, but with unwavering confidence that our dear Josh Mauro is now healed and lives in the presence of the Lord, we humbly ask for your prayers as our family goes through this devastating grief over the loss of our wonderful son, brother, uncle, grandson, and friend», - his Facebook post read.
The Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders were among the organizations that released statements of condolence.
Mauro was remembered as a reliable and hardworking player. Although he was not drafted early in his career, he managed to stay in the league for nearly ten years.
At the time of publication, the cause of Mauro’s death had not been disclosed. His family did not provide additional details about his unexpected passing
«We are deeply saddened by the news of Josh Mauro’s death», - the Cardinals wrote in a public statement on X. «Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew him. We extend our deepest condolences to all who are mourning this loss».
Below is the information about the causes of Mauro’s death that we know at this time.
During his NFL career, Mauro played for several teams, most notably the Arizona Cardinals, where he spent the majority of his time. He played six seasons in Arizona, with his most productive year being in 2016 when he appeared in 15 games and started 13 of them.
Mauro also played for the New York Giants in 2018 and for the Oakland Raiders (now Las Vegas Raiders) in 2019. Throughout his career, he participated in approximately 80 NFL games.
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) April 28, 2026
Before entering the league, Mauro played college football at Stanford University, where he became an outstanding defensive player. Although he was not selected in the 2014 NFL Draft, he managed to earn a spot on a team.
Mauro passed away on April 23, 2026, according to information from his family and former teams. His father, Greg Mauro, announced this on Facebook.
«With many tears and broken hearts, but with unwavering confidence that our dear Josh Mauro is now healed and lives in the presence of the Lord, we humbly ask for your prayers as our family goes through this devastating grief over the loss of our wonderful son, brother, uncle, grandson, and friend», - his Facebook post read.
The Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders were among the organizations that released statements of condolence.
Mauro was remembered as a reliable and hardworking player. Although he was not drafted early in his career, he managed to stay in the league for nearly ten years.
At the time of publication, the cause of Mauro’s death had not been disclosed. His family did not provide additional details about his unexpected passing
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