Exclusive | Josh Mauro, former Giants defensive end, cause of death revealed

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Josh Mauro, former Giants defensive end, cause of death revealed

Updated 7 hours ago
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Former NFL player Josh Mauro died from a drug overdose. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include Fox News, New York Post.

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Exclusive | Josh Mauro, former Giants defensive end, cause of death revealed
New York Post
New York Post
Leaning right
5/15/2026

Josh Mauro, former Giants defensive end, cause of death revealed

Former NFL player Josh Mauro died from a drug overdose, according to the Maricopa County Medical Examiner. A case status update, obtained by The California Post on Friday, shows investigators have preliminarily determined the ex-Arizona Cardinals defensive end died from “acute combined fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol.

Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro died from fentanyl, cocaine and ethanol overdose: report
Fox News
Fox News
Strongly right
5/15/2026

Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro died from fentanyl, cocaine and ethanol overdose: report

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Former NFL player Josh Mauro died from a drug overdose, the California Post reported, citing the Maricopa County Medical Examiner. The Post said that Mauro died from " acute combined fentanyl , cocaine, and ethanol intoxication.".