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Tagged: Giovani Bernard (28 Results)

Nov
2

Bengals RB Bernard fills in nicely for injured Mixon

With Cincinnati running back JOE MIXON sidelined again with a nagging foot injury, the Bengals turned to veteran rusher GIOVANI BERNARD in Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans. Bernard filled in nicely, with a rushing and a receiving touchdown while also leading the Bengals in rushing.

Source: Team Website

Oct
30

Bengals RB Mixon continues to deal with foot injury

Cincinnati Bengals running back JOE MIXON continues to deal with a nagging foot injury that could have him on the sideline for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans. Mixon has missedMore every practice and the game against Cleveland a week ago, prior to missing practices this week. If Mixon is out again this weekend, veteran GIOVANI BERNARD will lead the backfield for the Bengals. Less

Source: Team Blog

Sep
4

Bengals extend RB Bernard through 2021

The Cincinnati Bengals signed running back GIOVANI BERNARD to a contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2021 season. New head coach Zac Taylor is a bigMore fan of Bernard, and he is expected to make use of his veteran running back’s versatility in the new offense. Less

Source: Team Website

Oct
6

Bernard out with MCL sprain

Cincinnati running back GIOVANI BERNARD will miss the next 2-4 weeks due to an MCL sprain. It’s not clear when exactly the injury occurred but it is clear that the BengalsMore backfield is hurting. JOE MIXON is set to return from minor knee surgery, but he hasn’t played since Week 2 while dealing with his own injury. Less

Source: Team Blog

Sep
17

Mixon to miss 2-4 weeks after knee surgery

Cincinnati running back JOE MIXON underwent successful arthroscopic knee surgery on Saturday. Mixon is expected to miss roughly 2 to 4 weeks, during which time fellow running back GIOVANI BERNARD is expected to handle the backfield duties.

Source: NFL.com

Sep
15

Mixon to have knee surgery

Cincinnati running back JOE MIXON will need arthroscopic surgery on his knee and is likely to miss a couple of games for the Bengals. Mixon was expected to be the “bellcow”More running back for the Bengals this season but those plans are now on hold. GIOVANI BERNARD will assume the starting role with Mixon out. Less

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

Apr
30

Bengals add running back depth

With JOE MIXON and GIOVANI BERNARD leading the Cincinnati backfield heading into 2018, the Bengals made a surprise fourth-round pick in the NFL Draft. The Bengals added Miami running back MARK WALTON, with head coach Marvin Lewis saying the team was “feeling blessed” that they were able to draft him.

Source: Team Blog

Feb
1

Hill says goodbye to Bengals

Cincinnati running back JEREMY HILL will not be back with the Bengals after announcing on Twitter that he was “on to the next chapter” in his NFL career. Hill took theMore league by storm as a rookie in 2014 but regressed in each of his next three seasons. The Bengals will likely move forward with running backs JOE MIXON and GIOVANI BERNARD in 2018. Less

Source: Team Blog

Dec
25

Bernard leads Bengals after Mixon injury

Cincinnati running back JOE MIXON suffered a right ankle injury in the first quarter on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Fortunately for the Bengals, backup GIOVANI BERNARD led the way with over 100 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Source: ESPN.com

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Factoid: Bengals run over Browns

The Bengals ranked last in the league in rushing entering Sunday’s game, averaging only 68 yards per week. But they were playing their in-state rivals, and good things tend to happen for Cincinnati in the Battle of Ohio.   more »

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Oct
26

Coach tells Bengals RB Mixon to “show maturity”

Cincinnati rookie running back JOE MIXON voiced his displeasure with his second-half workload against Pittsburgh last weekend. Head coach Marvin Lewis responded by saying that Mixon needed to “show maturity likeMore everybody else”. In addition to competing for time with fellow backs JEREMY HILL and GIOVANI BERNARD, Mixon has now annoyed his coach. While the fantasy potential exists for Mixon, owners have to wonder if he will get the opportunity. Less

Source: NFL.com

Jul
25

Veteran Bengals Eifert, Bernard expected to be ready for camp

Cincinnati tight end TYLER EIFERT and running back GIOVANI BERNARD are recovering well from their respective injuries and the Bengals expect both to participate in the team’s upcoming training camp. WhileMore both veterans are likely to be eased into action, it looks like they could actually participate by the third game of the upcoming preseason. Less

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

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