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'I Have Five Years Left': Browns Legend Bernie Kosar Opens Up About His Difficult Health Journey After NFL Retirement

Bernie Kosar’s NFL career made him a Cleveland icon, but the years since retirement have brought a very different fight. The former Browns quarterback has also become open about the health problems that followed him.

Cleveland Browns News / EssentiallySports / September 15

'My Cranium Inflated': Browns Legend Bernie Kosar Forced to Visit Hospital After Major Health Scare

Bernie Kosar was the quarterback who dragged the Cleveland Browns back into relevance in the mid-1980s. From 1985 to 1989, he led Cleveland to five straight playoff appearances and three AFC Championship Games, turning the Browns into a legitimate contender again.

Cleveland Browns News / EssentiallySports / August 15

'I Was on North of 100 Pills a Day': Browns Legend Bernie Kosar Reveals Shocking Extent of Medical Struggles After 96-Hour Coma

Bernie Kosar spent over a decade in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, and Miami Dolphins. During that stretch, the former NFL quarterback took countless hits and collisions, sustaining multiple concussions that eventually led to numerous neurological issues.

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Dallas Cowboys News / DallasCowboysCommunity / August 14

'Please help me out again': Bernie Kosar knocks at Jerry Jones’ door to help him regain the Super Bowl ring

Recently, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and Super Bowl champion Bernie Kosar revealed that his precious championship ring was stolen. So, he appealed to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to help him get another Super Bowl ring.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Cleveland Browns News / EssentiallySports / August 13

'Incredible Anxiety, Incredible Fear': Browns Legend Bernie Kosar Reveals How He Defied the Odds After Devastating Parkinson’s and Dementia Diagnosis

“The doctors are amazed. They can’t believe I’m doing this good,” former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar said back in November 2025 after undergoing a successful liver transplant.

Dallas Cowboys News / EssentiallySports / August 13

'Please Help Me Out': Bernie Kosar Pleads With Jerry Jones After His Cowboys Super Bowl Ring Was Stolen

Former quarterback Bernie Kosar has a rather unusual request for Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Kosar revealed that his Super Bowl ring from his time with Dallas was stolen, and he plans to ask Jones if the Cowboys can help him get another one.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 11

Sanders speaks with Browns legend Kosar about QB competition

Shedeur Sanders speaks with Browns legend Bernie Kosar about Deshaun Watson competition

It certainly seems as if Watson began the second Tuesday of August leading the competition.

Browns' Todd Monken seems to deny narrative about Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders competition

Todd Monken addresses Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders competition

Todd Monken needs to keep job in mind when naming Browns' starting QB

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Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / May 13

Former Browns QB Bernie Kosar 'wouldn't be surprised' with one Shedeur Sanders outcome

Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar is the latest to offer his thoughts on the team's contentious quarterback battle.

Insider repeats Browns' long-term plans for Deshaun Watson amid competition with Shedeur Sanders

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Former controversial Steelers WR bashes the fan base

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Cleveland Browns News / ClevelandBrownsCommunity / May 5

Bernie Kosar Drops Major Health Update Months After Liver Transplant

The former Cleveland Browns legend Bernie Kosar is fighting another battle off the field. On Saturday, he took to social media to announce a new procedure.

Cleveland Browns News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 30

Browns legend Bernie Kosar announces return to hospital after liver transplant

Cleveland Browns legend Bernie Kosar has returned to University Hospitals in Cleveland, nearly two weeks after undergoing a life-saving liver transplant.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / November 24

Cleveland Browns legend Bernie Kosar speaks on time in hospital following transplant

Its been a tough few weeks for the former Cleveland Browns quarterback. But just a week removed from a liver transplant, Bernie Kosar has been released from the hospital.

Cleveland Browns News / Field Level Media / November 24

Bernie Kosar leaving hospital one week after transplant

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 today, and appreciative of all the support that's carried me to this point.

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Cleveland Browns News / Field Level Media / November 17

Ex-Browns QB Bernie Kosar set for liver transplant

Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar said he will receive a liver transplant on Monday. Kosar, who turns 62 next week, announced the news on Sunday night with a social-media post from his hospital bed.

Cleveland Browns News / Larry Brown Sports / November 17

Browns legend Bernie Kosar is battling major health complications

Cleveland Browns legend Bernie Kosar announced over a year ago that he would likely need a liver transplant due to cirrhosis, and the day has now arrived.

Cleveland Browns News / Total Apex Sports / November 12

Cleveland Browns Legend Bernie Kosar Has Medical Procedure Delayed

Bernie Kosar has always been a fighter. You don’t spend nine seasons dodging defensive linemen, racking up nearly 22,000 passing yards and suffering an estimated 100 concussions without a surplus of grit.

Cleveland Browns News / Dawg Pound Daily / July 10, 2024

Browns legend Bernie Kosar shares heartbreaking news

Bernie Kosar was an instant fan favorite when he joined the Cleveland Browns in 1985. The hometown hero was selected in the Supplemental Draft and was adamant about playing for the team he grew up rooting for.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / July 9, 2024

Cleveland Browns all-time great Bernie Kosar 'felt like death' as he fights liver disease

Cleveland Browns all-time great quarterback Bernie Kosar nearly died. Kosar, 60, was placed on a liver transplant list in spring as he explained his health

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / July 9, 2024

Browns QB legend remaining positive amid scary health situation

The 60-year-old said he was placed on a liver transplant list in late spring and that “an independent NFL doctor" diagnosed him with Parkinson's disease in mid-February.

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Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / June 10, 2024

Browns legend compares TE David Njoku to future Hall of Famer

One Cleveland Browns legend believes current Cleveland tight end David Njoku should be mentioned alongside a certain Kansas City Chiefs star in conversations regarding the best players at Njoku's position.

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Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / March 1, 2024

Why Browns legend wants Deshaun Watson to emulate Joe Flacco

Browns legend Bernie Kosar thinks Deshaun Watson could benefit from emulating Joe Flacco, and here's why.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23, 2023

Browns legend explains viral pictures with Taylor Swift ahead of Chiefs game

Former NFL quarterback and Cleveland Browns legend Bernie Kosar went viral on Sunday when he shared pictures online showing he spent time with Taylor Swift.

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Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / May 15, 2023

Browns legend Kosar shares hardships related to concussions

Browns legend Bernie Kosar shares hardships related to concussions

Browns legend and retired NFL quarterback Bernie Kosar has offered an inside look at his struggles linked with what is believed to be chronic traumatic encephalopathy — CTE.

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Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / January 10, 2023

Bernie Kosar addresses getting pulled from Browns radio show after bet

Retired quarterback Bernie Kosar has addressed being removed from the Cleveland Browns' pregame radio show ahead of their season finale at the Pittsburgh Steelers over a legal wager.

Browns fire franchise legend Bernie Kosar for placing bet on team

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Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / October 25, 2022

Former Browns QB Kosar reacts to loss to Ravens

Former Browns QB Bernie Kosar reacts to loss to Ravens

The former Browns quarterback said he was “literally sick” following the team’s 23-20 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

Browns have shouting match in locker room after latest loss

Report: Browns listening to trade offers for RB Kareem Hunt

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Browns LB Jacob Phillips to miss rest of season, TE David Njoku also expected to miss time

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20, 2017

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