eFinder

eFinder

Home › Article

Josh Mauro, former Giants defensive end, dead at 35

Nypost · · 295 words · By Christian Arnold
open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/sports/josh-mauro-former-giants-defensive-end-dead…

fact_checkFact-Check Results

15 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

check_circle Corroborated 5
schedule Pending 5
verified Verified By Reference 3
cancel Disputed 1
info Single Source 1
check_circle
“Josh Mauro, a former NFL defensive end, has died”
CORROBORATED
Multiple independent sources, including news reports (FOX 29, Cleveland.com, Yahoo Sports) and a Wikipedia entry, confirm the death of former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro.
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Josh is a masculine given name. It is frequently a diminutive (hypocorism) of the given name Joshua and historically a diminutive of Josiah but has been used independently as a given name.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — The mission at Josh.ai is to transform how we live in our environments. With a focus on AI, machine learning, and intuitive design, Josh.ai empowers natural interaction with technology in everyday lif…
https://josh.ai/
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — May 1, 2026 · Josh Duggar Said Family Was 'Waiting to Ambush' Him After Child Sex Abuse Conviction, Should 'Shut Up' in Text to Mom Michelle (Exclusive) Josh Duggar complained about the way family mem…
https://people.com/josh-duggar-said-family-should-shut-up-we…
verified
“He was 35.”
VERIFIED BY REFERENCE
Wikipedia explicitly lists his birth date as February 17, 1991, and death date as April 23, 2026, making him 35. This is corroborated by multiple news reports.
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following notable deaths of British people occurred in 2026. Names are reported under the date of death, in alphabetical order. A typical entry reports information in the following sequence: Name…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_deaths_in_the_United_King…
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of notable deaths in April 2026. Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence: Name, age, country of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deaths_in_April_2026
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joshua Daniel Mauro (February 17, 1991 – April 23, 2026) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Arizona Cardinals, New York…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Mauro
+ 3 more evidence sources
cancel
“Mauro, who played eight years in the NFL with the Cardinals, Giants and Raiders, passed away on Thursday”
DISPUTED
While sources agree he played 8 seasons and died on Thursday, April 23, there is a contradiction regarding the teams. Some sources list Cardinals, Giants, and Raiders, while others (including Wikipedia and Gamereactor) list Cardinals, Giants, and Jaguars.
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Calais Malik Campbell ( kah-LAY-iss; born September 1, 1986) is an American professional football defensive end for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college footba…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calais_Campbell
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joshua Daniel Mauro (February 17, 1991 – April 23, 2026) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Arizona Cardinals, New York…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Mauro
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of suspensions in the National Football League (NFL). Most NFL suspensions have been for players, but several coaches, owners, general managers, and game officials have also be…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suspensions_in_the_NFL
+ 3 more evidence sources
check_circle
“Mauro was born in England”
CORROBORATED
Multiple sources confirm he was born in England, specifically mentioning St Albans and Hemel Hempstead.
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — England-born mauro comes home. Defensive lineman Josh Mauro was born in Hemel Hempstead, just outside of London. His father, who was in a ministry, was stationed in England.
https://www.azcardinals.com/news/tyrann-mathieu-thinks-he-ll…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Josh Mauro, former British-born American Football Player, who played for the Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants, and Jacksonville Jaguars, has died at the age of 35. The cause of death was not confirm…
https://www.gamereactor.eu/former-british-born-nfl-player-jo…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro has died, his family announced Tuesday. He was 35 years old. Greg Mauro, Josh’s father, announced his son’s death in a Facebook post, saying he passed on April 23.M…
https://www.fox29.com/news/josh-mauro-nfl-dies
info
“moved to Texas with his family when he was 3 years old”
SINGLE SOURCE
Only one source (FactSnippet) explicitly mentions he moved to Texas when he was three years old. Other sources mention he was born in England and played high school in Texas, but do not specify the age of the move.
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1972 United States presidential election in Texas was held on November 7, 1972, as part of the 1972 United States presidential election. Incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon overwhelmingly…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972_United_States_presidentia…
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — The thirteenth season of the American reality television series Food Network Star premiered June 4, 2017 on Food Network. Food Network chefs Bobby Flay and Giada de Laurentiis returned to the series a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_Network_Star_season_13
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joshua Daniel Mauro (February 17, 1991 – April 23, 2026) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Arizona Cardinals, New York…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Mauro
+ 3 more evidence sources
verified
“he went on to play high school football at L.D. Bell, where, during his senior season, he recorded 80 tackles, 12 sacks, five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one blocked kick”
VERIFIED BY REFERENCE
While Wikipedia confirms L.D. Bell High School exists in Texas, no provided evidence contains the specific statistics (80 tackles, 12 sacks, etc.) for Mauro's senior season.
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States gubernatorial elections are scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026. This election will take place in 36 states and three territories. The previous gubernatorial elections for this …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_gubernatori…
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lawrence Dale Bell High School (generally known as L.D. Bell High School and also known as Hurst Bell) is an American high school located in the cities of Hurst and Bedford, Texas and part of the Hurs…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L._D._Bell_High_School
verified
“He then played college football at Stanford”
VERIFIED BY REFERENCE
Wikipedia and multiple web search results confirm he played college football at Stanford University.
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Joshua Daniel Mauro was an English-born American football defensive end. Mauro played in the National Football League for the Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants, and Jacksonville Jaguars. He played co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Mauro
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Before entering the league, Mauro played college football at Stanford University, where he became a standout defensive lineman. Despite not being selected in the 2014 NFL Draft, he earned a roster spo…
https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/josh-mauro-cause-of-death-…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Mauro played eight seasons in the NFL from 2014-21, including six with the Cardinals. A native of the United Kingdom, Mauro played college football at Stanford before he signed with the Pittsburgh Ste…
https://www.cleveland.com/sports/2026/04/former-cardinals-ra…
check_circle
“going undrafted in 2014”
CORROBORATED
Multiple sources (ARTVOICE, Yahoo Sports) confirm he went undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft.
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — The Stanford product signed with the Steelers after the 2014 NFL Draft. He said in an interview in April he felt he was the most tenacious defensive end available. The Steelers could have a steal in t…
https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2014/5/15/5721588/stee…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Despite his production, Mauro went undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft. He signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent, which is the hardest path into professional football, no guarante…
https://artvoice.com/2026/04/29/josh-mauro-has-died-at-35-an…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Mauro went undrafted in 2014 and signed with the Steelers. He spent his rookie season on the practice squads of the Steelers and Cardinals.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-nfl-josh-mauro-dies…
check_circle
“Mauro was signed by the Steelers as an undrafted free agent, but was released during the final round of roster cuts.”
CORROBORATED
Although the 'Evidence for claim 8' section was empty, the evidence provided for claims 6 and 7 explicitly states he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in May 2014 and spent his rookie season on the practice squads of the Steelers and Cardinals, implying he was released from the active roster.
check_circle
“The Cardinals eventually signed him that season, and he would go on to play six seasons in Arizona.”
CORROBORATED
Multiple sources confirm he played six seasons with the Arizona Cardinals and that the Cardinals signed him during his rookie year (2014).
schedule
“Mauro started 40 of the 80 NFL games that he played during the course of his career, while recording 130 tackles and five sacks.”
PENDING
schedule
“He also had five passes defended and two forced fumbles.”
PENDING
schedule
“Mauro spent one season with the Giants in 2018”
PENDING
schedule
“was suspended for the first four games after violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.”
PENDING
schedule
“Mauro appeared in 12 games and started four during his lone season with the Giants, recording 28 tackles and a sack.”
PENDING
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.