Daniel Oyefusi
Cleveland Browns nice Bernie Kosar stated Wednesday morning that he underwent “two aggressive procedures” to cease inside bleeding as he awaits a liver transplant that has been delayed.
In a video posted to X, the previous quarterback stated that he was set to get a liver transplant this previous weekend, nevertheless it was held off as a result of the donor organ was contaminated. Kosar then underwent the 2 procedures and was set for a 3rd process, he stated.
“I might actually use your love, assist and precise prayers right now,” stated Kosar, talking from a hospital mattress.
Grateful for all of the ideas and prayers. 🙏🏼 I'm within the hospital getting some care and conserving that fighter's spirit sturdy. 💪🏼 #UMatter #RenewingAthletesLives pic.twitter.com/PrdI3DhPxV
— Bernie Kosar (@BernieKosarQB) November 12, 2025
In July 2024, Kosar, introduced in a narrative in Cleveland Journal that he had been identified with cirrhosis of the liver and Parkinson's illness.
Kosar, 61, had been on the record for a liver transplant, although College Hospitals hepatologist Anthony Submit instructed the journal final yr that Kosar had improved for the reason that yr began.
Kosar, who performed for the Browns from 1985 to 1993, is third all-time in franchise historical past with 21,904 passing yards. He led the staff to a few AFC Championship Sport appearances (1986, '87 and '89), shedding every time to John Elway's Denver Broncos.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
