Former NFL player Josh Mauro died at 35 in April. Medical examiners ruled his death an accident.
ARIZONA, USA — Former NFL defensive lineman Josh Mauro’s death was ruled an accident by an Arizona medical examiners office.
The Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner said Mauro’s primary cause of death was “acute combined fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol intoxication.”
The 35-year-old died April 23 and the Arizona Cardinals, Las Vegas Raiders and Mauro’s family confirmed his death, but did not give a cause at that time.
The 6-foot-6, 290-pounder played six seasons with the Cardinals and one each with the New York Giants and then-Oakland Raiders. His most productive season came in 2016 with the Cardinals when he played in 15 games, starting 13, and finished with 32 tackles.
He played in college at Stanford and his final season in the NFL was with the Cardinals in 2021. Mauro played in 80 total NFL games, starting 40, and had five career sacks.
“We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Josh Mauro,” the Cardinals said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew him. We extend our deepest condolences to everyone grieving this loss.”
No other information is available at this time.
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