Cardinals ‘heartbroken’ after former defensive end Josh Mauro dies at age of 35
Former Arizona Cardinals defensive end Josh Mauro has died at the age of 35, prompting tributes from his former teams and teammates. His father confirmed the death in a Facebook post, stating that Mauro passed away on April 23. The Cardinals and Raiders expressed their condolences, calling the news heartbreaking. Mauro played eight seasons in the NFL, appearing in 80 games with stints across three teams.
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Josh Mauro during his second season with the Cardinals in 2015. Photograph: Diamond Images/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenJosh Mauro during his second season with the Cardinals in 2015. Photograph: Diamond Images/Getty ImagesArizona CardinalsCardinals ‘heartbroken’ after former defensive end Josh Mauro dies at age of 35Player also had stints with Raiders and GiantsAdrian Wilson pays tribute to player’s work rateGuardian sportTue 28 Apr 2026 20.13 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 20.26 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFormer Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants defensive end Josh Mauro has died at the age of 35.Mauro’s father, Greg, confirmed the news in a post on Facebook.“With many tears and broken hearts, yet anchored in the unshakable certainty that our precious Josh Mauro…
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