Josh MauroA former NFL defensive lineman, he has died 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 cause of his death.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of Josh Mauro’s passing. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and all who knew him. We extend our deepest condolences to everyone who mourns this loss,” the Cardinals wrote in a public statement via X.
Find out below what we know so far about Mauro’s cause of death.
What teams has Josh Mauro played for?
During his NFL career, Mauro played for several teams, most notably the Arizona Cardinals, where he spent most of his time. He played six seasons with Arizona and had his most productive year in 2016 by appearing in 15 games and starting 13 games.
Mauro also had stints with the New York Giants in 2018 and the Oakland Raiders (who are now the Las Vegas Raiders) in 2019. Throughout his career, Mauro appeared in approximately 80 NFL games.
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Before entering the league, Mauro played college football at Stanford University, where he became a standout defensive player. Despite not being selected in the 2014 NFL Draft, he earned a spot on the roster.
What happened to Josh Mauro?
Mauro died on April 23, 2026, according to his family and former teams. mother, Greg MauroHe announced the news on Facebook.
“With many tears and broken hearts, yet steadfast in the unshakable certainty that our dear Josh Mauro is now healed and known — living in the presence of the Lord — we humbly seek your prayers as our family goes through the devastating loss of our son, brother, uncle, grandson, and wonderful friend,” his Facebook post read.
The Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders were among the organizations that issued statements expressing their condolences.
His teammates and coaches remember Mauro as trustworthy and hardworking. Although he was not drafted early in his career, he managed to stay in the league for nearly a decade.
How did Josh Mauro die? Cause of death updates
At press time, Mauro’s cause of death had not been revealed. His family did not provide further details about his unexpected death.
