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Bernie Kosar Faces Liver Failure, Awaits Transplant Amid Health Battles

11/15/2025

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Bernie Kosar, former Cleveland Browns quarterback, is battling liver failure and awaiting a transplant after undergoing five procedures to address internal bleeding.
The transplant was scheduled last weekend, but the donor organ was infected.
Kosar has also been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
During his Browns career, he ranks third in franchise history for passing yards and touchdowns, and he remains connected to the team post-retirement.

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Story summary

Bernie Kosar, former Cleveland Browns quarterback, is battling liver failure and awaiting a transplant after undergoing five procedures to address internal bleeding.
The transplant was scheduled last weekend, but the donor organ was infected.
Kosar has also been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
During his Browns career, he ranks third in franchise history for passing yards and touchdowns, and he remains connected to the team post-retirement.