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Ex-NFL LB Geno Hayes, 33, Reportedly in Hospice Care

13 NOV 2011: Geno Hayes of the Buccaneers during the regular season game between the Houston Texans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.

Another former NFL player having issues. Former NFL linebacker Geno Hayes is reportedly in hospice care after dealing with liver complications. Hayes is currently is at his mother’s home in Valdosta, Ga., his high school coach Frankie Carroll told the Tallahassee Democrat.

Carroll says he visited Hayes at the home last Sunday.

“Geno’s in need of prayers. He’s fighting for his life,” Carroll said. “It’s tough. Geno’s a fun-loving guy.”

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The cause of the liver issues are not clear.

Geno last played in the NFL in 2014 with Jacksonville, starting 11 games.

Thinking of Geno and his family. Hopefully that Liver transplant can come through.


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