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Full practice Thursday Bernard was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The linebacker was activated off of the COVID list Wednesday before returning to log a full practice Thursday as the Cowboys gear up to face the 49ers on Sunday. With Keanu Neal (chest/elbow) potentially unavailable for the contest, Bernard could be asked to play a larger role on defense for the team's wild-card matchup.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off reserve/COVID-19 list Bernard (groin) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was placed on the COVID list Dec. 27, which forced him to miss the Cowboys' last two games of the season. Now back with the team, Bernard was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice while still dealing with a groin issue.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID-19 list Bernard (groin/illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Bernard played exclusively on special teams in Sunday's win over Washington, which has been his primary role throughout the season. He did not record a tackle and could now be in jeopardy of missing the Cowboys' Week 17 matchup against Arizona.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR Bernard (hamstring) was activated from the designated to return list Saturday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Bernard has been out since training camp with the injury. After making the team as an undrafted free agent in 2020, Bernard was expected to be a depth piece for the Cowboys' linebacker unit. Now that he's healthy he'll likely take on that role while also contributing on special teams.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return Bernard (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Impact Bernard suffered a hamstring injury in late July and hasn't yet made his season debut. However, he'll now return to practice and will have 21 days to be activated if he hopes to appear in game action this year.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR The Cowboys placed Bernard (hamstring) on injured reserve Thursday, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official website reports.

Impact Bernard missed the majority of training camp with a hamstring injury and will be sidelined until at least Week 4 of the regular season. The 2020 undrafted free agent will have an uphill battle to stay on the active roster when he is healthy.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits practice with injury Bernard left Friday's practice with a hamstring injury, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Bernard appeared in 13 games with Dallas last season and tallied six tackles as a contributor on special teams. If Bernard's injury causes him to miss an extended period of time, his chances of securing a roster spot would likely be lessened.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Cowboys' Collins, Lee headed to IR, should return

A person with knowledge of the decision says the Dallas Cowboys intend to put right tackle La'el Collins and linebacker Sean Lee on injured reserve with a plan for both to return

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Waived by Dallas Bernard has been waived by the Cowboys, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The undrafted free agent made a strong showing in camp, but a lack of exhibition games may have cost Bernard an opportunity to seriously challenge for a spot on the 53-man roster. He's expected to be added to the practice squad if he clears waivers.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Report: In surprising move, Dallas Cowboys waive rookie undrafted linebacker Francis Bernard Hopefully the Cowboys can get him to the practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • BLOGGINGTHEBOYS.COM