Josh Mauro, Eight-Season NFL Defensive Lineman, Dies at 35
Former NFL defensive lineman Josh Mauro has died at age 35. The Arizona Cardinals, Las Vegas Raiders, and Mauro's family confirmed the news on social media last week. No cause of death was disclosed.
A Career Across Three Teams
Mauro, listed at 6-foot-6 and 290 pounds, spent eight seasons playing professional football across three different organizations. He logged six seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, followed by one season each with the New York Giants and the then-Oakland Raiders. His time in the league saw him compete at a high level across multiple franchises in the defensive line rotation.
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Mauro's most productive season came in 2016 with the Cardinals. That year, he appeared in 15 games, starting 13 of them, and recorded 32 tackles. It was a career-defining season that showcased what he could bring to an NFL defense at his best.
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