Browns Fire Bernie Kosar From Radio Show After Placing $19k Bet On Cleveland

Cleveland legend Bernie Kosar was booted from his radio gig with the Browns on Sunday … and it is all as a result of the ex-quarterback guess on his former staff to beat the Steelers.

Kosar — who performed for the Orange and Brown from 1985-93 — positioned the $19,000 wager (in honor of his jersey quantity) with the Tipico Sportsbook app final weekend … changing into one of many first authorized bets positioned in Ohio.

The former Pro Bowler claimed if Cleveland (+120 in most sportsbooks) ended up beating Pittsburgh, he would donate the winnings to charity.

The Browns ended up dropping, 28-14, however not solely did Kosar lose his $19k … he additionally misplaced his pregame radio present job with the staff — on account of breaking one of many league’s most unforgivable guidelines.

“Earlier this week we notified Bernie, that per league policy, we were required to remove him from our pregame radio coverage for the season finale after he violated the NFL gambling policy by placing a bet on an NFL game,” the Browns stated on Sunday.

“We understand what Bernie means to this community and our history but as team contracted personnel hired to provide content on our media platforms, his bet was a violation of NFL rules and we must adhere to all NFL policy.”

Kosar addressed the transfer on Twitter … saying, “I am shocked & disappointed. Brown & Orange is my life … Go #Browns.”