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TERREL BERNARD #8 - LINEBACKER - BUFFALO BILLS
56 TCKL •
1 INT •
0 SCK
56 TCKL
1 INT
0 SCK
Not ready to return Week 15 Bernard (elbow) is inactive for Sunday's clash against New England.
Impact Bernard will miss his third straight contest due to an elbow injury. However, he was able to log a trio of limited practices this week, so the Baylor product could be nearing his return. Shaq Thompson will draw another start Sunday in Bernard's continued absence.
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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.
Impact Bernard has missed Buffalo's last two games due to an elbow injury, but following limited practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday, he's got 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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Limited at Wednesday's walk-through Bernard (elbow) will be listed as limited at Wednesday's walk-through practice, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bernard seems to be making incremental progress, as he hadn't practiced or played since sustaining an elbow injury in Buffalo's Week 12 loss to the Texans. How he fares Thursday when the Bills hold an actual practice could be a key indicator regarding Bernard's potential availability for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
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DECEMBER 6 • SI.COM
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.
Impact The fourth-year pro from Baylor opened the Bills' week of practice with consecutive DNPs, so it's no surprise that he'll miss his second game in a row Sunday. While Bernard is sidelined in Week 14, Shaq Thompson is expected to operate as the Bills' top middle linebacker.
DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
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Absent again Bernard (elbow) was not seen practicing Thursday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bernard suffered an elbow injury during the Bills' Week 12 loss to the Texans that put him in a sling. The linebacker was not sent to the injured reserve, but has been unable to practice since the incident. This contrast leaves the captain's week-to-week status as a persistent unknown, though he will likely return to the field before his absence eclipses the four-week mark that injured reserve would necessitate.
DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
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.
Impact Bernard has not returned to practice since sustaining an elbow injury in the Bills' Week 12 loss to the Texans. He likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday to have a chance at suiting up for the Week 14 matchup against the Bengals. If the 26-year-old is sidelined for the second consecutive game Sunday, Shaq Thompson will likely operate as Buffalo's top middle linebacker.
DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
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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.
Impact Bernard suffered the injury in last Thursday night's loss to the Texans and remains a candidate for injured reserve, as he's likely looking at a multi-week absence. Veterans Shaq Thompson and Matt Milano are candidates to see expanded roles at linebacker for Buffalo.
NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Logs DNP on Wednesday Bernard (elbow) will not practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Impact Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters that Bernard was a candidate to be placed on injured reserve after sustaining an elbow injury in the Bills' Week 12 loss to the Texans, so Wednesday's DNP comes as no surprise. It's likely a longshot for Bernard to suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Steelers, suggesting Shaq Thompson could have an expanded role in the team's linebacker corps.
NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Candidate for injured reserve Head coach Sean McDermott said Friday that Bernard (elbow) is a candidate to be placed on injured reserve, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Impact Bernard suffered an elbow injury during the Bills' 23-19 loss to the Texans on Thursday, which is severe enough for him to be considered for a stint on IR. He'll continue to undergo further tests to evaluate the extent of his injury, but he's facing a significant absence, which opens the door for Joe Andreessen or Shaq Thompson to step into a starting role at linebacker alongside Matt Milano and Dorian Williams.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
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Deadspin | Bills LB Terrel Bernard (elbow) exits vs. Texans Deadspin | Bills LB Terrel Bernard (elbow) exits vs. Texans
NOVEMBER 21 • DEADSPIN.COM
Bills announce this injury update on Terrel Bernard Bills' Captain leaves Week 12 game during the third quarter with an injury
NOVEMBER 21 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Terrel Bernard injury: What happened to the Buffalo Bills linebacker? | Sporting News The Bills linebacker suffered an injury in Week 12 vs. the Texans.
NOVEMBER 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Ruled out Thursday Bernard (elbow) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday night's matchup with the Texans.
Impact The middle linebacker had just gotten over an ankle injury in time for Thursday's game. Bernard had five tackles (three solo) at the time of his exit, bringing his season total to 56 (40 solo). Joe Andreessen is his backup.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to rock Bernard (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Texans.
Impact The 26-year-old upgraded to full practice Wednesday after logging a limited session Tuesday, suggesting he's moved past his ankle injury in time to suit up for the Week 12 contest. Bernard has been one of the Bills' most productive defenders this season, recording 52 total tackles and three passes defensed, including one interception, in just nine appearances. He's expected to operate as the team's top middle linebacker Thursday night.
NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in Monday's walkthrough Bernard (ankle) was a limited participant during Monday's walkthrough practice, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.
Impact Bernard has been working through an ankle injury since mid-October but has played in each of the Bills' last three games, including Sunday's 44-32 win over the Buccaneers, when he logged 11 combines tackles and two pass defenses while playing every single defensive snap. The fourth-year linebacker will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation ahead of Thursday's game against the Texans.
NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 17 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Double-digit tackles in Week 11 Bernard recorded 11 total tackles (eight solo) and two passes defensed in Sunday's 44-32 win over the Buccaneers.
Impact Bernard notched double-digit tackles for the first time this season and played 100 percent of Buffalo's defensive snaps for the second consecutive game the Week 11 win. He's now tallied 52 total tackles and three passes defensed, including on interception, over nine appearances this year. Expect Bernard to remain one of the Bills' top linebackers in the Week 12 matchup against the Texans.
NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to full participation Bernard (ankle) returned to full practice participation Thursday.
Impact Bernard upgraded to full participation Thursday after being a limited participant Wednesday due to a persisting ankle injury. Full participation means the captain will likely be able to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers, where he'll need to rally his squad for a strong defensive effort after last weeks 30-13 loss to the Dolphins.
NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
