Geno Hayes Passes Away
April 27th, 2021
Dies at 33.
Former Bucs outside linebacker Geno Hayes passed away Monday night, his former high school coach told the Tallahassee Democrat. Hayes was 33.
Hayes, who played for the Bucs from 2008 through 2011, was basically the bridge between Hall of Fame outside linebacker Derrick Brooks and current Bucs stud and former outside linebacker Lavonte David.
Hayes passed away from what is believed to be liver failure. In a conversation with Jenna Laine of ESPN, Hayes attributed his disease, in part, to taking over-the-counter pain medications during his playing days.
“I didn’t do like regular guys do with the Toradol shots … I just took [NSAIDs],” Hayes said. “I thought it was safer. But once I got out and started doing research, I was like, ‘Oh … my body is not set up for this.’”
Hayes believed the non-prescription pain meds combined with a family history of liver disease were the root of his health problems.
He was a sixth-round draft pick by the Bucs in 2008 and started in his second season. After Hayes left in 2011, the Bucs drafted David in the second round a month later. After 2012 with the Bears, Hayes’ final two seasons were with Jacksonville in 2013 and 2014.
Recently, Hayes entered hospice care at this mother’s home in Georgia.
— NYJ Communications (@NYJetsPR) April 27, 2021
April 27th, 2021 at 12:42 am
Oh man. This is incredibly sad. First V Jax now Geno. It really puts everything in perspective. Condolences to Geno’s family and friends.
April 27th, 2021 at 12:44 am
Gone too soon….awful news. I hope his family recovers…
April 27th, 2021 at 1:45 am
Knew it was coming….it sucks! RIP big man!
April 27th, 2021 at 2:13 am
It’s so sad. I will keep his family in my prayers.
April 27th, 2021 at 3:09 am
This plan sucks
April 27th, 2021 at 3:16 am
WTH, so messed up. RIP. But, how could a team doctor not advise him on what he was doing was causing more harm than good? Don’t team doctors know a player’s family history of medical conditions? Did he refuse to take medical advice?
So many damn questions. 33 is too young to go. Horrible news.
April 27th, 2021 at 5:05 am
Damn. Rest in peace Geno Hayes.
April 27th, 2021 at 6:14 am
So sad. Prayers for the family.
April 27th, 2021 at 6:22 am
Condolences to the Hayes family and all of Geno’s friends.
April 27th, 2021 at 6:29 am
God Bless
April 27th, 2021 at 6:32 am
RIP Geno…..blessings to your family.
April 27th, 2021 at 6:36 am
33 years old is so young; very sad. Condolences to the Hayes family.
April 27th, 2021 at 6:38 am
Rest In Peace
April 27th, 2021 at 6:44 am
I hope his estate explores legal action against this “over the counter” pain med company. My heart goes out to his family. What sad story to wake up to. RIP.
April 27th, 2021 at 6:47 am
So sad….played hard and so very young. My favorite memory of him was how he always came to the stadium on game day in a taxi when all the other players had super nice expensive cars. I assumed he was saving his money since he was on a rookie contract his entire stay with the Bucs. RIP brother
April 27th, 2021 at 7:14 am
Waay too young! RIP Geno.
April 27th, 2021 at 7:54 am
God Bless Gino and his family.
April 27th, 2021 at 7:58 am
This hurts my heart this morning. My condolences to Geno’s family and friends.
April 27th, 2021 at 7:59 am
Condolences and 🙏🏾 for his family and friends
April 27th, 2021 at 8:01 am
Helps us to realize NFL players are human…..I hope Geno was able to enjoy the Bucs SB win with the rest of us.
RIP Geno.
April 27th, 2021 at 8:17 am
Prayers for Geno.
April 27th, 2021 at 8:34 am
RIP Geno
GO BUCS!!!!
April 27th, 2021 at 8:34 am
As both a Bucs fan and Noles fan, this is a double whammy. My condolences for friends and family of Geno – Rest in Peace Good Sir
April 27th, 2021 at 8:57 am
Rip geno
April 27th, 2021 at 9:28 am
Very sad…. Appreciate all he did for the Bucs organization, and enjoyed cheering him on! RIP
April 27th, 2021 at 9:44 am
Rest In Peace Geno. VJax and now Geno. Condolences to his family and all football fans who saw him play. 🙏🙏🙏😢
April 27th, 2021 at 10:33 am
RIP Geno! You died way too young!
April 27th, 2021 at 10:40 am
My brother died at 33 and I turn 32 on Saturday. Condolences to his loved ones and friends I know it’s tough when something like this happens so early in life.
April 27th, 2021 at 10:50 am
Good dude met him at bucs game in buffalo good dude walking through the streets during the day said he might see us at niagra falls that day…anyways RIP way too young
April 27th, 2021 at 11:26 am
The team dr.’s only purpose is to make sure these guys are ready to go. If that means lining everyone up and giving them an insane dose of a medication known to destroy the liver, so be it. They also gave out opioids like pez. They’re no different than celebrity dr’s.
April 27th, 2021 at 11:30 am
🙏🙏🙏
Rest in Peace Geno
April 27th, 2021 at 11:41 am
Another outstanding player added to the Bucs heavenly team. God bless you Geno. RIP
April 27th, 2021 at 12:11 pm
I am so sorry. RIP.
April 27th, 2021 at 1:29 pm
oh dam…
rest in peace Geno…
too dam young…rip
April 27th, 2021 at 1:34 pm
Rest Up Geno
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.
April 27th, 2021 at 2:59 pm
Omg
April 27th, 2021 at 3:03 pm
That really sucks.
April 27th, 2021 at 3:59 pm
Much too young. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. RIP Geno.
April 27th, 2021 at 10:05 pm
I’m really sorry to hear this