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Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar continues to face serious health issues.
On Wednesday, the Super Bowl winner confirmed that he underwent “two aggressive procedures” to treat internal bleeding.
Kosar still needs a liver transplant, which has been postponed. A third operation is also on the horizon.
An infected donated organ caused the delay, Kosar said in a video posted on his X account. The 61-year-old is now asking for support.
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Former NFL quarterback Bernie Kosar on the field before a preseason game between the Washington Redskins and the Cleveland Browns on August 8, 2019 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
“Thankful for all the thoughts and prayers. I’m in the hospital receiving care and keeping that fighter’s spirit strong,” Kosar wrote on X.
The Browns cited Kosar’s post on Twitter and wrote, “Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Bernie. We love you and are with you every step of the way. If anyone can stay strong through this, it’s you.”
“With all the pressure I’m under right now, I could really use your real love, support and prayers today,” Kosar said in the video while sitting in a hospital bed.
Kosar also mentioned Veterans Day and still selflessly shed light on his continued efforts to help others through his Kosar Wellness Foundation.
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“Yesterday was Veterans Day. And to be able to proudly, not only be able to help my former teammates and players, but also to be able to proudly help our veterans and first responders who are in tragically more challenging situations than me. So, as bad as I feel and with all the help and support I could need from you today, please support us and all the other people who are worse off than me.”
Bernie Kosar speaks on SiriusXM at Super Bowl LIX on February 5, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
Kosar told FOX 8 in Cleveland that his latest surgery was successful. “It was great,” Kosar said. “Now praying for a liver.”
Some of Kosar’s former teammates sent messages of support to the Browns greats.
“BK, my prayers are with you,” former Browns running back Earnest Byner told the outlet. “I always respected and loved you.”
He added: “I would like you to keep fighting. Keep your hopes high. Know that we love you. Know that I love you.”
In 2024, Kosar told Cleveland Magazine that he learned he had been diagnosed with two conditions: liver cirrhosis and Parkinson’s disease. Kosar was placed on the liver transplant list. Doctors told the outlet that the NFL legend had shown signs of improvement following the diagnosis.
Chicago Bears defensive end Richard Dent (95) chases Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar (19) during the Hall of Fame Game at Fawcett Stadium on August 4, 1990 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Image images)
Kosar began his professional football career with the Browns in 1985. He spent nine seasons in Cleveland, leaving after appearing in seven games in 1993. Kosar finished the year with the Dallas Cowboys, winning Super Bowl XXVIII at the end of the season.
Kosar threw for 21,904 yards during his career with the Browns. He remains third on the Browns’ all-time passing yards list. Cleveland advanced to three AFC Championship Games under Kosar.
