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Former NFL Player Josh Mauro Died From Fentanyl, Cocaine and Ethanol Overdose, According to Records

The medical examiner said the former NFL defensive end died from acute combined fentanyl, cocaine and ethanol intoxication.

  • On Friday, the Maricopa County Medical Examiner revealed that former Arizona Cardinals defensive end Josh Mauro died from "acute combined fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol intoxication," classifying the death as accidental.
  • Mauro, a 35-year-old former NFL defensive end who played college football at Stanford, appeared in 80 total games across eight seasons with the Cardinals, New York Giants, and Oakland Raiders.
  • During his eight-year career, Mauro started 40 games and recorded five career sacks; his most productive season came in 2016 with the Cardinals when he recorded 32 tackles in 15 games.
  • Expressing heartbreak, the Cardinals issued a statement on April 28 regarding Mauro's passing, extending deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew him.
  • The Maricopa County Office report concludes the investigation into the death, officially closing the case and providing finality for the football community to focus on his legacy.
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Acute poisoning caused by the combination of fentanyl, cocaine and ethanol caused the death of Mauro

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Former NFL player Josh Mauro's death ruled accidental, medical examiner says

Medical examiners in Arizona released former NFL player Josh Mauro's cause of death. Here's what we know. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)

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TEMPE, Arizona (AP) — Former NFL Defense Lineer Josh Mauro died from an acute combination of fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol poisoning, according to online records from the Maricopa County Forensic Medical Office.

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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