116 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, seven receptions, and 52 receiving yards. On December 4, Bernard was hit by Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier; the hit left Shazier with a spinal contusion that ultimately led to his premature retirement from the NFL. Overall, in the 2017 season, he had 458 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, 43 receptions, 389 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns. 2018 season Bernard started the 2018 season as the backup to Mixon. In Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers, he recorded 61 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. The following week, he recorded 25 carries for 69 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns against the Atlanta Falcons. Overall, he finished the 2018 season with 211 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, and 35 receptions for 218 receiving yards. 2019 season On September 3, 2019, the Bengals signed Bernard to a two-year, $10.3 million contract extension. In a limited role behind Joe Mixon, Bernard totaled 53 carries for 170 rushing yards and 30 receptions for 234 receiving yards on the 2019 season. 2020 season In Week 8 of the 2020 season, Bernard recorded a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in a 31–20 victory. In Week 15 against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football, Bernard recorded 97 yards from scrimmage, one rushing touchdown, and one receiving touchdown during the 27–17 win. He finished the 2020 season with 124 carries for 416 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns to go along with 47 receptions for 355 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns. The Bengals released Bernard on April 1, 2021. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bernard signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on April 14, 2021. He suffered a hip injury in Week 14 and was placed on injured reserve on December 14, 2021. He finished the 2021 season with eight carries for 58 rushing yards to go along with 23 receptions for 123 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns. He was activated on January 15, 2022, for the Wild Card Round against the Philadelphia Eagles. He scored a rushing touchdown in the 31–15 victory. On April 1, 2022, Bernard re-signed with the Buccaneers. Bernard suffered an ankle injury in Week 2 of the 2022 season and was placed on injured reserve on September 21, 2022. He was activated on November 26. NFL career statistics Personal life Bernard is Catholic. References External links Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio