Ex-NFL defensive end Josh Mauro dead at 35 as family shares emotional social media tribute
Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro has passed away at the age of 35. His family announced his death on April 23, but no cause has been disclosed. Mauro was known for his time with the Arizona Cardinals and had a significant impact on their defensive line during his career.
- ▪Josh Mauro's father announced his death in a heartfelt Facebook post.
- ▪Mauro entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2014, signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- ▪He spent six seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, recording 83 combined tackles and four sacks.
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NFL Ex-NFL defensive end Josh Mauro dead at 35 as family shares emotional social media tribute Josh Mauro's father said his son 'breathed his last breath on this Earth' on April 23, while no cause of death was shared By Scott Thompson Fox News Published April 28, 2026 5:48pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Robert Griffin III on Raiders & Mendoza, Bears’ draft, Arch Manning | FULL INTERVIEW | The Herd Robert Griffin III joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the Las Vegas Raiders’ potential with Fernando Mendoza, the Chicago Bears’ draft class, and if Arch Manning and the 2027 NFL Draft class will live up to the hype. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro has died, his family announced Tuesday.
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