Ex-NFL defensive end Josh Mauro dead at 35 as family shares emotional social media tribute
Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro has died at the age of 35, his family announced, sharing a heartfelt tribute on social media. His father confirmed that Mauro passed away on April 23, though no cause of death was disclosed. Mauro played six seasons in the NFL, primarily with the Arizona Cardinals, after entering the league as an undrafted free agent from Stanford. He also had stints with the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, and Oakland Raiders.
- ▪Josh Mauro died on April 23, 2026, at the age of 35, as confirmed by his father in a Facebook post.
- ▪No cause of death was publicly shared by the family or authorities.
- ▪Mauro played 80 NFL games over six seasons, recording five sacks and 130 combined tackles.
- ▪He began his NFL career as an undrafted free agent with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2014 before joining the Arizona Cardinals.
- ▪Born in England and raised in Texas, Mauro played college football at Stanford before his professional career.
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NFL Ex-NFL defensive end Josh Mauro dead at 35 as family shares emotional social media tribute Josh Mauro's father said his son 'breathed his last breath on this Earth' on April 23, while no cause of death was shared By Scott Thompson Fox News Published April 28, 2026 5:48pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Robert Griffin III on Raiders & Mendoza, Bears’ draft, Arch Manning | FULL INTERVIEW | The Herd Robert Griffin III joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the Las Vegas Raiders’ potential with Fernando Mendoza, the Chicago Bears’ draft class, and if Arch Manning and the 2027 NFL Draft class will live up to the hype. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro has died, his family announced Tuesday.
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