Giovani Bernard Announces Retirement From The NFL

Posted Apr 28, 2023
Running back Giovani Bernard has announced his retirement following a 10-year NFL career. A 2013 second-round pick out of UNC, Bernard spent eight seasons with Cincinnati and his final two with Tampa Bay. Bernard finishes his career with 3,783 yards and 22 touchdowns on 937 carries. He caught an 367 passes for 2,989 yards and 14 touchdowns. (CBS Sports)

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