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Bernie Kosar, respected former quarterback Miami University And cleveland brownsscheduled to go through liver transplant on Monday morning.
He shared the important news in a social media post from his hospital bed on Sunday night.
“Thank you all for the thoughts, prayers and support – it really means a lot to me,” the 61-year-old wrote.
The procedure was initially scheduled for last weekend, but was delayed because the donor organ was found to be infected.
Over the past week, Kosar has had to undergo five procedures to stop internal bleeding, highlighting the urgency of his situation.
Last year, Kosar told Cleveland Magazine that he had been diagnosed with both liver cirrhosis and Parkinson’s disease.
He recalled being troubled by liver problems for years, with a definitive diagnosis of cirrhosis in late 2023 confirming the seriousness of his condition.
A native of Youngstown, Ohio, Kosar led Miami University to its first national championship in 1983 before beginning his 12th season. nfl Livelihood.
He played for the Browns from 1985–93, leading the franchise to three AFC Championship Game appearances.
After being released by the Browns, he joined the Dallas Cowboys for the remainder of the 1993 season, and earned a Super Bowl ring when he was the backup quarterback for a 30–13 victory over the Buffalo Bills in January 1994, before later playing for the Miami Dolphins.
Kosar announced his NFL retirement in 1996 and in 2001 purchased the National League Hockey team, the Florida Panthers, with businessman Alan Cohen.
He later returned to the Browns after being hired as a consultant in October 2009.
Kosar launched the sports podcast ‘The Bernie Kosar Show’ in 2022. He was joined by Browns cornerback Hanford Dixon, as the pair interviewed former and current players associated with the NFL team.