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

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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Bernie Kosar Liver Transplant: U Matter — A City, A Legend, and a Fight Bigger Than Football

Bernie Kosar has always been hit hard. He took blindside shots from blitzing linebackers, stood tall in collapsing pockets, and played through injuries that would have sent other quarterbacks to the sideline or the IR list.

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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.

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Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / November 12

Bernie Kosar Shares Difficult Personal Update

Cleveland Browns icon Bernie Kosar is asking for the prayers and support of his loyal fans. Sending a message from the hospital, Kosar laid out his current medical situation while turning to Browns followers for their good thoughts.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / November 6

Bernie Kosar Calls For Browns To Make Big Offensive Change

The Cleveland Browns have a huge need at quarterback, and they happen to have two rookies to potentially fix that issue. So far, however, Dillon Gabriel hasn’t looked like the solution.

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Bernie Kosar Gives Candid Advice To Browns About Shedeur Sanders

The Cleveland Browns’ decision to hold off on naming Shedeur Sanders as their official backup quarterback has emerged as one of Week 6’s most debated storylines.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / September 26

Bernie Kosar Delivers Tough Truth About Browns’ QB Situation

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Bernie Kosar Sees Something Special In Browns QB

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Browns legend Bernie Kosar shares heartbreaking news

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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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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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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.

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