Bernie Kosar is eager to embrace life anew.

The celebrated former Browns quarterback successfully underwent a critical liver transplant on Monday at Cleveland’s University Hospital and emerged with an optimistic message for his supporters.

“Hey, I’m out and I’m feeling good,” Kosar shared in a social media video following his surgery. “Ready to enjoy the rest of the week and the rest of our lives. You matter!”

This procedure concludes a journey that began in July 2024 when he was placed on a transplant waiting list due to a cirrhosis diagnosis.

The surgery faced a setback last week after the 61-year-old encountered internal bleeding, necessitating six additional operations to resolve the complication.

He’s long dealt with health issues related to his playing days, including symptoms related to concussions.

Still, the Super Bowl 28 champion has kept a positive attitude throughout.

“Well, it may not be Victory Monday on the football field, but here we are at 4:23 in the morning, University Hospital, and it’s absolutely Victory Monday for me,” Kosar said in a pre-procedure video posted to X.

“So looking forward to really, literally, heading on down right now to get that liver transplant. You know, as you get ready for something monumental and transformative like this in your life, you can’t help but be, you know, be a little reflective. And, you know, as I go down here today, I think about all the awesome, awesome support and fans out there, and my amazing children and family.”