Former Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth is "in dire need of a kidney," he announced on Wednesday.
In a post on his Instagram account, Haynesworth, a two-time Pro Bowler, told his followers that he needs a kidney transplant and is seeking a donor. Haynesworth is pictured in his hospital bed at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, Tennessee.
"Well, this is hard for me to say, but my doctors said I should reach out to my family, friends and fans,” Haynesworth wrote. "Some of you may know I’ve been battling kidney disease for a few years now.