PHOENIX — Former Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Josh Mauro has died at age 35.
Mauro's family posted a statement online saying he died on April 23, but did not provide a cause of death.
"With many tears and broken hearts, yet anchored in the unshakable certainty that our precious Josh Mauro is now healed and made new—living 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," Josh's dad, Greg, wrote on social media.
Mauro had two separate stints with the Cardinals, from 2014-207 and again from 2020-2021.
Former Cardinals player JJ Watt posted on social media, "We’re losing way too many, way too young. Rest in Peace Josh."
Adrian Wilson, another former player, also posted:
Prayers go out to Josh Mauro and his family. Had the opportunity to be around Josh for several years with BA. Always in shape, always was ready to go wherever he got that call. One of the things I respected most about him. You could depend on him
— Adrian Wilson (@adrian_wilson24) April 28, 2026
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) April 28, 2026
