Former Pro Bowl DT Albert Haynesworth Needs Kidney Transplant Amid Health Struggles

Things just keep going downhill for former star NFL defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth.

The former First-Team All-Pro took to social media to announce that he needs a kidney transplant, and is actively seeking a donor for the procedure.

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Well this hard for me to say but my doctors said I should reach out to my family, friends and fans Some of you may know I’ve been battling kidney disease for a few years now the time has come family, friends and fans I’m in dire need of a kidney mine have finally failed me on July 7 2019. It’s hard to believe from being a professional athlete to only 8 season in retirement that my body has taken another major blow. First with the brain aneurism 3 seasons out of the NFL to now my kidneys failing me. But the bright side of this latest ordeal I can ask for help by asking for someone to generously donate a kidney. If you are interested in giving this precious gift please call Vanderbilt at 615-936-0695 and hit option 2. GOD BLESS thank you for your prayers and thanks for sharing this message. #VFL #TITANUP

A post shared by Albert Haynesworth (@haynesworthiii) on Jul 10, 2019 at 4:30pm PDT

Haynesworth has certainly had his share of medical issues. There have been several instances where he was noted as being out of shape and unable to pass basic conditioning tests, in the past.

It is clear that his health has only worsened since his departure from the NFL in 2011, as the once-polarizing defensive player is laid up in a hospital bed at the Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, Tenn.

Albert Haynesworth needs kidney transplant https://t.co/aWgd4httBz
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 11, 2019

Haynesworth's best season as a football player came in 2008 during his final year with the Tennessee Titans, when he totaled 51 tackles, 2 passes defended, and 3 forced fumbles. As a result of his incredible defensive play, Haynesworth was named the Sporting News' NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Now, he needs a community to rally around him like never before.