Associated Press
Cleveland — Former Cleveland quarterback Bernie Kosar made a costly bet.
The Browns fired the beloved Kosar from their pregame radio broadcast before the season finale against Pittsburgh after he violated NFL policy by placing a wager earlier this week after sports gambling became legal in Ohio.
Kosar had made a ceremonial bet of $19,000 — he wore No. 19 during his career in Cleveland — on the Browns to beat the rival Steelers with the Tipico Sportsbook app.
The Browns say they had no other choice but to relieve him of his duties.