Cleveland Browns great Bernie Kosar said Wednesday morning that he underwent “two aggressive procedures” to stop internal bleeding while he waited for a liver transplant that was delayed.
In a video posted on X, the former quarterback said he was set to receive a liver transplant last weekend, but it was delayed because the donor organ was infected. Kosar then underwent both procedures and had to undergo a third procedure, he said.
“I could really use your love, support and real prayers today,” Kosar said while in a hospital bed.
Grateful for all the thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏼 I’m in the hospital to receive treatment and keep this fighting spirit strong. 💪🏼 #UMAtter #Renewing the lives of athletes pic.twitter.com/PrdI3DhPxV
– Bernie Kosar (@BernieKosarQB) November 12, 2025
Kosar previously announced in a July 2024 article in Cleveland Magazine that he had been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis and Parkinson’s disease.
Kosar, 61, was on the list for a liver transplant, although University Hospitals hepatologist Anthony Post told the magazine that Kosar had improved since the beginning of the year.
Kosar, who played for the Browns from 1985 to 1993, is third all-time in franchise history with 21,904 passing yards. He led the team to three AFC Championship appearances (1986, 1987 and 1989), losing each time to John Elway’s Denver Broncos.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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