Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro died last week, the Oakland Raiders announced. He was 35 years old. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
"The deepest condolences of the Raiders Family are with Josh's family and friends at this time," the team wrote in a statement.
NFL Career Overview
Mauro went undrafted in 2014 and signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He spent his rookie season on the practice squads of both the Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals.
Over his career, Mauro played for four NFL teams:
- Arizona Cardinals (2014–2018)
- New York Giants (2019)
- Oakland Raiders (2020)
- Arizona Cardinals (2021)
His final NFL season was in 2021.
Career Statistics
In 80 career games, Mauro made 40 starts. He recorded:
- 130 tackles
- 5 sacks
- 13 quarterback hits
- 5 passes defensed
- 2 forced fumbles
Related articles
Mike Tomlin to Call Ravens vs. Falcons on NBC in Week 5: Lamar Jackson Focus
During 19 years with the Steelers, coach Mike Tomlin worked 114 games against teams from the AFC North. In his fifth game as an analyst on NBC's Footb...
NFL Grants Rams Extra Recovery Day After Australia Game, Leaving 49ers Without Adjustment Time
When 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan aired grievances at the annual NFL meetings in March about his team getting the short straw for a long trip to Australi...
Raiders' Fernando Mendoza Start Timeline: When Could the Rookie QB Debut?
'' Raiders coach Klint Kubiak repeatedly has said he would prefer that a rookie quarterback not start Day 1. That's why the Raiders signed veteran qua...
Trevor Lawrence's Haircut Featured in Jaguars' 2026 Schedule Video: Real or AI?
Last month, an image emerged of Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence with short hair. It was fake.Now, it's apparently real.The Jaguars' 2026 schedule-...
NFL Bye Week Schedule: Chiefs, Panthers Get Early Break; Cowboys, Cardinals Late
The NFL did the Chiefs a favor, giving them an early off week as Patrick Mahomes works his way back.The Chiefs and Panthers have the earliest possible...
Chargers’ 2026 NFL Schedule Release Video: Best Moments and Halo-Inspired Highlights
The 2026 NFL regular season schedule is finally here. And some have called this day the Super Bowl for the various social media departments within eac...
Seahawks vs. Rams Rivalry Heads to Christmas Day Showdown in 2026
In 2025, the Seahawks and Rams were arguably the best two teams in the NFL. They met three times.In 2026, they won't meet at all until Week 16.The fir...
NFL Week 12 2026 Features Record Nine Broadcast Windows: Full Schedule Breakdown
The Thanksgiving stretch will include even more football than turkey.Week 12 of the 2026 season includes NINE different NFL windows. NINE.It starts on...