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

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.”

I can confirm that former Bucs linebacker Geno Hayes is in hospice care fighting liver disease. I'd spoken to him multiple times over the last several weeks while awaiting a liver transplant. Please keep him in your prayers.

— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) April 22, 2021

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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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