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Report: Former Jaguars LB Geno Hayes in hospice care

JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 19: Geno Hayes #55 of the Jacksonville Jaguars asks the crowd for noise during the game against the Cleveland Browns at EverBank Field on October 19, 2014 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) (Sam Greenwood, 2014 Getty Images)

Geno Hayes, a former star at Florida State who once played as a linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars, has entered into hospice care, according to a report by ESPN.

A tweet from ESPN’s Jenna Laine states that Hayes has been fighting liver disease and has been awaiting a liver transplant.

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The Jaguars tweeted: “Stay strong and keep fighting!”

Hayes was taken by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the sixth round of the 2008 draft, appearing in 56 games with the team. He also played with the Chicago Bears.

Hayes signed a $2 million contract with the Jaguars in 2013 and became a free agent after the 2014 season.

Before playing in the NFL, Hayes was a first-team All-ACC linebacker with the Seminoles.


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