Giovani Bernard Injury: Updates on Bengals Star’s Knee and Return

November 21, 2016   ·   Adam Wells   ·   Jump to comments

The Cincinnati Bengals lost a key offensive weapon Sunday, when running back Giovani Bernard suffered a torn ACL, per Tom Pelissero of USA Today.
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Bernard Suffers ACL Injury in Final Minutes of Week 11 Sunday, Nov. 20 Darin Gantt of Pro Football Talk noted Bernard suffered the injury on the final drive of Cincinnati's 16-12 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Bernard Has Been a Staple of Bengals Offense  The Bengals have diligently deployed Bernard in his four-year career. He has been the primary backup since being drafted in 2013, with his carry total decreasing from 170 as a rookie to 154 in 2015.
Yet Bernard, who set a new career high with 4.7 yards per carry in 2015, has played an essential role as a receiver out of the backfield, catching at least 40 passes in each of his first three NFL seasons.
He has 337 rushing yards, 336 receiving yards and three total touchdowns in 2016.
The Bengals have depth at running back. Jeremy H...

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