Medical examiner confirms cause of death for former Cardinals DL Josh Mauro
Former NFL defensive lineman Josh Mauro died from an acute combination of fentanyl, cocaine and ethanol intoxication.
Watch: Which quarterbacks will we see play in the Cardinals' preseason game against the Cowboys? | 9 mins
TEMPE (AP) — Former NFL defensive lineman Josh Mauro died from an acute combination of fentanyl, cocaine and ethanol intoxication, according to online records from the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner.
The report said that the 35-year-old Mauro died on April 23 and classified the death as accidental.
The 6-foot-6, 290-pounder played eight NFL seasons, including six 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 on April 28. “Our thoughts are with his family, friends and all who knew him. We extend our deepest condolences to everyone grieving this loss.”
Related
What did we learn from Cardinals’ preseason loss to the Cowboys?
Rabbit Taylor-Demerson exits Cardinals-Cowboys with rib injury
Why was Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland punting vs. the Cowboys?
Cardinals offense already down key piece for Week 1 game vs. Chargers
Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill says new performance center is under construction
Cardinals’ Gardner Minshew to start vs. Cowboys, Carson Beck most likely out
Comments
4 Comments
Taking fentanyl is no accident.
Not neccessarily. Most all deaths that involve Fentanyl are accidental. Yes, they are having issues obviously, but sucicide might of been farthest thing they wanted to do.
Black market drug users cannot know the quality or dosage of the products they purchase. OD deaths from illicit drugs are deemed accidental because of this lack of knowledge of the drug(s) taken. In order to end accidental OD deaths, drugs should be legalized.