Former Bengal Giovani Bernard Sends Another Thank You Note As He Ends Classy 10-Year Career

Posted Apr 30, 2023
Ten years to virtually the moment former North Carolina running back Giovani Bernard entered the NFL as a second-round draft pick, he went out as classy as he came in when one of the most productive Bengals ever announced his retirement Friday. Then he went to the beach with wife Chloe and 16-month-old son Julian, enjoying the fruits of staying home. (Cincinnati Bengals)

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