Josh Mauro, ex-Giants player, died after ‘binge using cocaine and drinking at home’
Josh Mauro, a former NFL player for the New York Giants, died at the age of 35 due to acute combined intoxication from fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol. He had a history of substance abuse and was found unresponsive at his home in Arizona. The medical examiner ruled his death an accident, noting additional health issues at the time of his passing.
- ▪Josh Mauro was found unresponsive at his Arizona home on April 23.
- ▪The medical examiner reported that Mauro had a history of cocaine and alcohol abuse.
- ▪He played in the NFL from 2014 to 2021, logging snaps for the Giants, Cardinals, and Raiders.
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| Publication time | Thu, 28 May 2026 15:09:10 -0400 |
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NFL exclusive Josh Mauro, ex-Giants player, died after ‘binge using cocaine and drinking at home’ By Edward Lewis Published May 28, 2026, 3:09 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Former New York Giants defensive lineman Josh Mauro died “after reportedly binge using cocaine and drinking at home,” according to a Maricopa County Medical Examiner report that was released to The California Post on Thursday. The document stated Mauro “had a history of cocaine and alcohol abuse” before he was found unresponsive at his Arizona residence in late April. Josh Mauro was found unresponsive at his Arizona home on April 23.
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