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There has been at least some degree of question about Bernard's role entering each of the last two seasons, despite the fact that he has been ultra productive in all of his opportunities. He beat out Tyrel Dodson for a starting role after the departure of Tremaine Edmunds, and then held off third-round pick Dorian Williams to remain a starter in the last couple of seasons. There aren't any questions entering 2025, as Buffalo extended Bernard for four years and $50 million this offseason. Bernard should be a lock to top 100 tackles, assuming health, and he has also shown ability as a pass rusher and in coverage. He has a very safe floor, and we may not have yet seen his ceiling. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $42.14 million contract with the Bills in March of 2025.
Could return Sunday
Bernard (elbow) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bernard has missed Buffalo's last two games due to an elbow injury, but following limited practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday, he has a chance to play Sunday. The 26-year-old has appeared in 10 games for the Bills this season, recording 56 total tackles and three passes defensed, including one interception. If he's sidelined for the third consecutive game in Week 15, expect Shaq Thompson to operate as the team's top middle linebacker.
Bernard has missed Buffalo's last two games due to an elbow injury, but following limited practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday, he has a chance to play Sunday. The 26-year-old has appeared in 10 games for the Bills this season, recording 56 total tackles and three passes defensed, including one interception. If he's sidelined for the third consecutive game in Week 15, expect Shaq Thompson to operate as the team's top middle linebacker.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Opportunity emerged in the Buffalo linebacker corps in 2023, some of which was expected after the departure of Tremaine Edmunds. However, some was also unforeseen as Matt Milano was lost for a significant portion of the campaign. It was unclear who would emerge to fill those voids initially, but Bernard emphatically answered the call. After playing 109 defensive snaps in his rookie season, he increased that mark to 943 while also posting 143 total tackles in 2023. There is some risk that 2023 third-round pick Dorian Williams pushes Bernard for snaps, but initial reports suggest Williams will remain a reserve linebacker for the time being. There is downside in Bernard's projection as a result of Williams' presence, so monitoring the news during training camp will be important.
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Limited at Wednesday's walkthrough
Bernard (elbow) will be listed as limited at Wednesday's walk-through practice, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
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Out for Week 14
Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters Friday that Bernard (elbow) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.
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Absent again
Bernard (elbow) was not seen practicing Thursday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
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Missing Wednesday's practice
Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters that Bernard (elbow) won't practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
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Ruled out for Week 13
Bernard (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
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Signs lucrative extension Friday
Bernard inked a lucrative four-year extension with the Bills on Friday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bernard's deal is worth $50 million and includes $25.2 million in guarantees. The Baylor product, a third-round pick in 2022, was a co-captain for the Bills alongside Josh Allen last season and finished with 104 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, three defensed passes, including two interceptions, and a fumble recovery across 13 regular-season games before adding another 16 stops, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in three postseason contests.
Bernard's deal is worth $50 million and includes $25.2 million in guarantees. The Baylor product, a third-round pick in 2022, was a co-captain for the Bills alongside Josh Allen last season and finished with 104 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, three defensed passes, including two interceptions, and a fumble recovery across 13 regular-season games before adding another 16 stops, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in three postseason contests.