Former Arizona Cardinals DE Josh Mauro dead at 35
Former Arizona Cardinals defensive end Josh Mauro has died at the age of 35, the team confirmed. Mauro, who had three separate stints with the Cardinals over six seasons, passed away on April 23, according to a family announcement on Facebook. The cause of death has not been disclosed. The Cardinals and NFL community are mourning his loss.
- ▪Josh Mauro died on April 23 at the age of 35, as announced by his family on Facebook.
- ▪He played 80 games over eight NFL seasons, recording 130 tackles and five sacks, with 55 of those games coming during his time with the Arizona Cardinals.
- ▪Mauro had three stints with the Cardinals: from 2013 to 2017, in 2020, and briefly in 2021.
- ▪His family shared a statement expressing their grief and faith, saying he is now 'living in the presence of the Lord.'
- ▪The Arizona Cardinals organization released a statement honoring Mauro and acknowledging the loss.
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