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Bernie Kosar Removed From Browns Radio Crew After Placing $19K Bet on Season Finale

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Bernie Kosar Removed From Browns Radio Crew After Placing $19K Bet on Season Finale

Bernie Kosar has been removed from the Cleveland Browns radio crew. He was dismissed because he placed a $19K bet on the season finale. The NFL prohibits employees of teams from betting on their teams' games. Kosars has worked as a radio and TV analyst for the team.  The Browns say he violated the NFL gambling policy. They say they must adhere to all NFL policy regarding media personnel.

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