Browns Fire Franchise Legend, Radio Voice Bernie Kosar

He reportedly was fired because of a wager.

On the same day as the Browns’ regular-season finale, radio voice and former quarterback Bernie Kosar announced he has been fired by the team. 

“I was informed by the Browns that my services are no longer desired or needed,” Kosar said on Twitter. “I will not be doing todays radio program. I am shocked & disappointed.”

The news comes shortly after Kosar said on The Bernie Kosar Show With Hanford Dixon that he was placing a $19,000 bet on the Browns to beat the Steelers on Sunday. Kosar was fired because of the wager, according to a Cleveland.com report. The NFL prohibits team personnel from betting on its games.

The news was confirmed by ESPN. 

.@BernieKosarQB bet $19K on the #Browns on @tipico as the first sports bet in Ohio 😳

He's donating the money to charity if he wins that bet today.#RideWithBernie: https://t.co/n5ddoQOQQi pic.twitter.com/k5DpFnnrrX

— The Hanford Dixon Show (@TopDawgShow) January 8, 2023

The former Cleveland quarterback used to wear No. 19 with the Browns and pledged that he’d donate his winnings to charity if the Browns won. 

Kosar was the signal-caller for the Browns from 1985 to ’93 and was selected to two Pro Bowls during that time. He ranks third in franchise history with 21,904 passing yards, behind only Brian Sipe and Otto Graham, respectively. 

The Steelers beat the Browns on Sunday, 28–14.