Former NFL Player Josh Mauro Died from Overdose
Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro has died from an overdose of fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol, according to official records. His cause of death was confirmed by authorities.
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The death of a former NFL player from an overdose highlights ongoing concerns about substance abuse, even among professional athletes, and the dangers of fentanyl.
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Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro died from fentanyl, cocaine and ethanol overdose: report
Former NFL player Josh Mauro died from a combined fentanyl, cocaine and ethanol overdose, the Maricopa County Medical Examiner reportedly found.
Read full article →Former NFL player Josh Mauro died from fentanyl, cocaine and ethanol overdose, according to records
Former NFL defensive lineman Josh Mauro died from an acute combination of fentanyl, cocaine and ethanol intoxication, according to online records from the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner. The report said that the 35-year-old Mauro died on April 23 and classified the death as accidental. The 6-foot-6, 290-pounder played eight NFL seasons, including six with the Cardinals and one each with the New York Giants and then-Oakland Raiders.
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