Josh Mauro, a former defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals, died from an accidental overdose involving a mixture of fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol, according to a preliminary report from the medical examiner. Mauro, who was 35 years old, passed away on April 23, 2023. His father, Greg Mauro, expressed the family's sorrow in a heartfelt Facebook post, emphasizing their faith and the loss of their beloved son and brother. Mauro was born in the United Kingdom and moved to Texas at three years old. He excelled in high school and went on to play college football at Stanford University. After entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2014, Mauro had a successful eight-season career, primarily with the Arizona Cardinals, where he played for six years. He also had stints with the New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, Las Vegas Raiders, and Jacksonville Jaguars. Over his career, he participated in 80 games, recording 5.0 sacks and 130 combined tackles. Mauro’s family is now navigating their grief while celebrating his life and legacy.