Medical examiner explains Josh Mauro’s passing
Former Arizona Cardinals defensive end Josh Mauro passed away at the age of 35 in his home in Tempe, Arizona. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner, Dr. Jeffrey Johnston, determined that his death was accidental and caused by acute intoxication from fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol. Mauro played six seasons in the NFL, primarily with the Cardinals, and appeared in 80 games over his career.
- ▪Josh Mauro died at the age of 35 on April 23 in Tempe, Arizona.
- ▪The cause of death was acute intoxication from a combination of fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol, classified as accidental.
- ▪Mauro played six NFL seasons, appearing in 80 games with 40 starts, five sacks, and 130 tackles.
- ▪He played for the Arizona Cardinals, New York Football Giants, Oakland Raiders, and was briefly on the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad.
- ▪In 2020, Mauro was suspended for five games for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drugs policy.
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