Browns Legend Bernie Kosar Has 2 'Aggressive Procedures' to Stop Internal Bleeding

Cleveland Browns legend Bernie Kosar announced Wednesday he underwent two "aggressive procedures" to address internal bleeding as he awaits a new liver.

In a video posted to social media, Kosar said he's due to have a third procedure:

The 61-year-old first announced in 2024 he had been diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver and needed a transplant, and revealed he has Parkinson's disease as well.

Kosar, who was born in Northeast Ohio, is one of the most beloved players in Browns history. In nine seasons with the team, he threw for 21,904 yards and 116 touchdowns. During the 1987 season, he was a Pro Bowler and finished third in the Offensive Player of the Year voting.

Kosar is also among the figures most closely associated with the Browns during their last period of sustained success. They made the playoffs in five straight years with him as the starter and reached the AFC Championship Game in 1986, 1987 and 1989.

Prior to arriving in the NFL, Kosar started at quarterback for two years at Miami. The Hurricanes won their first national championship in 1983 with him at the helm, and that's when "The U" was basically born.