Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar is being discharged from a hospital Monday, one week after receiving a liver transplant.
“Blessed to be getting discharged at this time, and appreciative of all of the assist that is carried me up to now. Simply in time for my birthday tmrw!” he posted on X.
Kosar, who turns 62 on Tuesday, spent greater than 12 months on the transplant ready checklist and endured varied delays and medical issues earlier than present process the process on Nov. 17 at College Hospitals in Cleveland.
Kosar’s donor was recognized as 21-year-old Browns fan Bryce Dunlap, who died after a medical emergency.
“That is in all probability the most important battle of it proper now. We’re nonetheless doing this with heavy hearts with what occurred with Bryce Dunlap and his household,” Kosar informed ESPN. “I can not inform ya how a lot my ideas and prayers are with you. I can not thanks sufficient. I am not taking this reward with no consideration.”
Kosar informed Cleveland Journal final 12 months that he had been identified with cirrhosis of the liver and Parkinson’s illness.
Kosar performed 12 seasons within the NFL from 1985-96 after main the College of Miami to a nationwide championship in 1983.
The Youngstown, Ohio, native started his profession with the Browns, main them to a 12-4 season in 1986 and incomes a Professional Bowl choice in 1987. He took Cleveland to the AFC Championship Recreation 3 times, dropping to the Denver Broncos in 1986, 1987 and 1989.
Kosar retired with a file of 53-54-1 as a starter, finishing 59.3% of his passes for 23,301 yards, 124 touchdowns and 87 interceptions in 126 video games with the Browns (1985-93), Dallas Cowboys (1993) and Miami Dolphins (1994-96). He received a hoop in Tremendous Bowl XXVIII as a backup for the Cowboys’ Troy Aikman.
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