Major New Details in Death of Former Giants Star
New details have emerged surrounding the death of former New York Giants defensive lineman Josh Mauro. According to the Maricopa County Medical Examiner, who released a report to the California Post on May 28, Mauro passed away "after reportedly binge using cocaine and drinking at home."
According to the report, Mauro had a " history of cocaine and alcohol abuse." Furthermore, the report noted that he also had traces of "fentanyl, cocaine, ethanol, and their metabolites as well as cannabinoids and caffeine" at the time of his death.
Later in the same report, the medical examiner noted that Mauro had swelling on his brain and fluid in his lungs. However, the report didn't provide any insight into how those issues came to be. Mauro was initially found at his home on April 23. He was declared dead at the scene.
Mauro's father released a statement shortly after his son's death had been confirmed.
"With many tears and broken hearts, yet anchored in the unshakable certainty that our precious Josh Mauro is now healed and made new—living in the presence of the Lord—we humbly covet your prayers as our family walks through the devastating loss of our amazing son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend," his father, Greg, wrote on Facebook. "On Thursday, April 23rd, Josh breathed his last breath on this earth and his first breath in heaven."
Greg's tribute then continued by putting his faith in God, asking for strength and comfort.
"The Lord has been our strength in this unimaginable moment," the statement said. "Your prayers for continued strength and comfort mean more to us than words could ever express."
Josh Mauro Spent Eight Years in the NFL
Mauro entered the NFL in 2014. He spent his first four seasons playing for the Arizona Cardinals before spending one season with the Giants and another with the Oakland Raiders. Mauro then returned to the Cardinals for his final two seasons in the NFL, retiring after the 2021 season.
Throughout his time in the league, Mauro played in 80 games, recording 130 combined tackles, including five sacks. He was 35 years old at the time of his death.
No further details have been made available.
