Josh Mauro, former NFL player, dies at 35
NBC News • • sports
Key Points:
- Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro has died at the age of 35, as announced by his family and former teams, with no cause of death disclosed.
- Mauro's father shared a heartfelt message expressing grief and faith, stating Josh is now "healed and made new" in the presence of the Lord.
- Mauro played primarily for the Arizona Cardinals from 2014 to 2018 and again in 2021, with stints at the New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, and Jacksonville Jaguars in between.
- The Cardinals, Raiders, and Stanford University, where Mauro played college football, all issued statements expressing condolences and honoring his contributions on and off the field.
- Over his NFL career, Mauro appeared in 80 games with 40 starts, recording five sacks and two forced fumbles.
