Image Credit: Getty Images Josh Mauro, a former NFL defensive lineman, died at the age of 35. The Arizona Cardinals, one of the teams Mauro played for, announced his death in a statement on April 28, 2026, prompting questions about the cause of his passing. "We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Josh Mauro," the Cardinals wrote in a public statement via X. "Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew him. We extend our deepest condolences to everyone grieving this loss." Below, learn what we know so far about Mauro's cause of death.