Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Florida State linebacker Geno Hayes has died after being identified with liver illness two years in the past. He was 33.
“We’re deeply saddened to be taught of Geno Hayes’ passing,” the Bucs stated in a press release Tuesday. “Throughout his time with the Buccaneers, Geno was a beloved teammate and sometimes the primary participant to volunteer his time to our efforts in the neighborhood. He ceaselessly visited colleges and had a outstanding means to attach with youngsters. Shedding him at such a younger age is heartbreaking. Our ideas are along with his household.”
Relaxation in peace, Geno ? pic.twitter.com/RxSKQX8mNZ
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) April 27, 2021
He had been placed in hospice care at his dad and mom’ house in Georgia earlier this month.
Hayes advised ESPN earlier than getting into the hospital final month that he had been positioned on a ready record for a liver transplant on the Mayo Clinic and Northwestern Drugs in December after being hospitalized over 20 occasions up to now yr.
Hayes, who performed for the Bucs from 2008 to 2011, the Chicago Bears in 2012 and Jacksonville Jaguars from 2013 to 2014, was identified with the situation whereas being handled for an unrelated medical subject.