Josh Mauro, former Giants defensive end, dead at 35
Key Points:
- Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro has died at the age of 35, as announced by his family, with no cause of death revealed.
- Mauro played eight seasons in the NFL with the Cardinals, Giants, and Raiders, starting 40 of 80 games and recording 130 tackles and five sacks.
- Born in England and raised in Texas, Mauro played college football at Stanford before entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2014.
- He spent six seasons with the Arizona Cardinals and one season with the New York Giants, where he was suspended for four games due to a violation of the league’s performance-enhancing substances policy.
- Mauro's family expressed their grief and requested prayers, highlighting his roles as a son, brother, uncle, grandson, and friend.