The NFL is learning of some absolutely devastating news regarding one of their long-time veterans. A drug overdose has taken the life of a long-time starter and someone who made an impact on many people’s lives.
Here are the heartbreaking details.
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Apr 29, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on stage during the 2021 NFL Draft at First Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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NFL Veteran Passes Away From Drug Overdose
In a report by the California Post, the Maricopa County Medical Examiner reported that Josh Mauro had died of a drug overdose.
According to the Post, Mauro died from a combination of fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol intoxication.
According to the outlet, Mauro’s death was determined to be accidental:
Greg Mauro, Josh’s father, announced his son’s death in a Facebook post last month, saying he passed on April 23.
“With many tears and broken hearts, yet anchored in the unshakable certainty that our precious Josh Mauro is now healed and made new – live in the presence of the Lord – we humbly covet your prayers as our family walks through the devastating loss of our amazing son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend,” Greg Mauro wrote in the post.
“On Thursday, April 23rd, Josh breathed his last breath on this Earth and his first breath in heaven. The Lord has been our strength in this unimaginable moment. Your prayers for continued strength and comfort mean more to us than words could ever express.”
Arizona Cardinals defensive end Josh Mauro (69) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during the second quarter in Glendale, Ariz. November 8, 2020. © Michael Chow / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Arizona Cardinals defensive end Josh Mauro (69) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during the second quarter in Glendale, Ariz. November 8, 2020. © Michael Chow / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Following his graduation from Stanford, Mauro entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent and signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2014.
However, the Steelers did not hold onto the 6-foot-6, 290-pound defensive end for long, cutting him in the final roster moves prior to the start of the season.
As a result, Mauro landed with the Arizona Cardinals where he would spend the next four seasons working on the team’s defensive line.
In his six seasons with the Cardinals, Mauro recorded 83 combined tackles and four sacks in 55 games (29 starts). During 2016, he earned a starting position and was responsible for seven tackles for loss.
He also spent time with the New York Giants and Oakland Raiders before returning to the Cardinals in 2020 and 2021.
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