CLEVELAND — If you’re from Northeast Ohio, you’ve likely noticed a flood of well-wishes for Bernie Kosar on social media this week—and for good reason. The legendary former Browns quarterback is currently recovering from a liver transplant , and Greater Cleveland has rallied behind one of its most enduring sports heroes.

Some celebrities are very discreet about their private lives and personal struggles, but that has never been the case with Bernie Kosar. He has always been remarkably open with his fans throughout his post-NFL career. His social media presence is dominated by inspiring messages encouraging people to stay positive, often punctuated by his personal credo and wink to his alma mater: “U Matter.”

Kosar has also never shied away from being candid about his misfortunes, a

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