Super Bowl champion, Browns great Bernie Kosar reveals health update amid delayed liver transplant
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Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar continues to face serious health issues.
On Wednesday, the Super Bowl winner confirmed he underwent "two aggressive procedures" to address internal bleeding.
Kosar remains in need of a liver transplant, which has been postponed. A third operation is also on the horizon.
An infected donor organ caused the delay, Kosar said in a video posted to his X account. The 61-year-old is now asking for support.
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Former NFL quarterback Bernie Kosar on the field prior to a preseason game between the Cleveland Browns and the Washington Redskins Aug. 8, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
"Grateful for all the thoughts and prayers. I am in the hospital getting some care and keeping that fighter’s spirit strong," Kosar wrote on X.
The Browns quoted tweeted Kosar's post 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."
"All the duress right now, I could really use your love, support and actual prayers today," Kosar said in the video as he sat in a hospital bed.
Kosar also mentioned Veterans Day and shined a light on his ongoing efforts to help others through his Kosar Wellness foundation.
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"Yesterday was Veterans Day. And being able to proudly, not only be able to help my ex-teammates and players, but proudly help our veterans and first responders who are in tragically way more challenging


