Dealing with hip, MCL injuries Bernard is expected to miss time after he suffered a hip strain and a sprained MCL of his knee Sunday's win over the Bills, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Impact According to Greg Auman of The Athletic, Bernard will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the hip strain in particular, but even if he receives a positive diagnosis, he's unlikely to be ready to go for at least the Bucs' Week 15 game against the Saints. The pair of injuries won't necessarily require a stint on injured reserve, however, so Bernard could be able to avoid a three-game absence. Whatever length of time Bernard is sidelined, Ke'Shawn Vaughn is expected to step in as the No. 3 back behind Leonard Fournette and Ronald Jones.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE