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NFL | Giovani Bernard hangs up his cleats Fri Apr 28, 02:36 PM
Free-agent RB Giovani Bernard (Buccaneers) announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday, April 28.
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Buccaneers | Giovani Bernard leads the backfield Sun Jan 8, 05:35 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard rushed seven times for a team-high 28 yards in Week 18 against the Atlanta Falcons, while adding two receptions for minus-1 yard on two targets.
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Buccaneers | Giovani Bernard activated Sat Nov 26, 02:13 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard (ankle) was activated from injured reserve on Saturday, Nov. 26. In addition, the Bucs waived LB JJ Russell and elevated LB Ulysees Gilbert from the practice squad for Week 12.
| Footballguys view: Bernard comes back to a backfield without Leonard Fournette in Week 12. Fournette is missing time with a hip injury, and that means rookie RB Rachaad White will be the lead back. Bernard will likely be the primary backup to White on Sunday. |
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Buccaneers | Giovani Bernard designated to return Mon Nov 21, 10:39 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard (ankle) was designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Nov. 21, which opens his 21-day practice window.
| Footballguys view: Bernard played on special teams before this injury. The Buccaneers' backfield is set with Rachaad White and Leonard Fournette. Upon his return, Bernard won't have much of a role on offense unless injuries hit the depth chart in front of him. |
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Buccaneers | Two Bucs to IR Wed Sep 21, 11:10 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard (knee) and OT Josh Wells (calf) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Sept. 21. OL Justin Skule (49ers) was signed to the practice squad.
| Footballguys view: Brandon Walton should take over at left tackle for the Buccaneers now that Wells will miss the next four weeks. The offensive line injuries are bad news for QB Tom Brady. Our friends at PFF graded the Buccaneers' O-Line as the 11th worst pass-blocking unit in the NFL over the first two weeks of the regular season. |
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Buccaneers | Ankle injury for Giovani Bernard Sun Sep 18, 03:17 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the Week 2 game and has been ruled out.
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's Week 1 injury report Fri Sep 9, 04:46 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Zyon McCollum (hamstring) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys. WR Russell Gage Jr. (hamstring) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable. WR Chris Godwin (knee) was upgraded to a full practice Friday, Sept. 9, but is also listed as questionable. LB Lavonte David (rest) and WR Mike Evans (rest) did not participate in practice Friday but have been removed the injury report. RB Giovani Bernard (ankle), S Mike Edwards (illness), WR Julio Jones (rest), S Logan Ryan (hamstring) and OT Tristan Wirfs (abdomen) practiced in full Friday and no longer appear the injury report.
| Footballguys view: It seems like neither of Gage or Godwin are safe plays this week. If one sits, the other will have more upside to offset the risk of playing them with a questionable tag, but we might not know that for certain until Sunday night, well after lineups set. Mike Evans has a lot of appeal this week in light of that, and Julio Jones could even make it into a few lineups. |
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Buccaneers | Thursday practice report for TB Thu Sep 8, 04:26 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Zyon McCollum (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 8. RB Giovani Bernard (ankle), S Mike Z. Edwards (illness), WR Russell Gage Jr. (hamstring) and S Logan Ryan (hamstring) were limited during practice. WR Julio Jones (non-injury) and OT Tristan Wirfs (abdomen) fully participated in practice.
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Buccaneers | Wednesday practice report for Bucs Wed Sep 7, 04:30 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Julio Jones (non-injury) and CB Zyon McCollum (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 7. RB Giovani Bernard (ankle), WR Russell Gage Jr. (hamstring), S Logan Ryan (hamstring) and OT Tristan Wirfs (abdomen) were limited during practice.
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Buccaneers | Giovani Bernard, Russell Gage progressing Fri Sep 2, 07:32 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard (ankle) and WR Russell Gage Jr. (hamstring) participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 1, and both are on track to play in the Week 1 game.
| Footballguys view: We were more excited about Gage's fantasy prospects before the team added veteran WR Julio Jones in free agency. However, WR Chris Godwin might not be ready for Week 1. That could open the door for Gage to be the Buccaneers' no.3 receiver behind Mike Evans and Jones. When Godwin is out there, Gage is competing for that no.3 spot with Jones. |
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Buccaneers | Giovani Bernard won't return Sat Aug 13, 09:24 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard (ankle) won't return to the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 13, after suffering an ankle injury.
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Buccaneers | Gio Bernard returns to practice Sat Aug 6, 03:49 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard (undisclosed) returned to practice on Friday, Aug. 5.
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Buccaneers | Giovani Bernard on roster bubble? Thu Jul 7, 12:09 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard could be the odd man out in the backfield, according to ESPN's Jenna Laine. Bernard will be competing with former third-round pick Ke'Shawn Vaughn for the No. 3 role behind Leonard Fournette and rookie Rachaad White.
| Footballguys view: It's not a stretch to think that Bernard could be on the outside looking in when all is said and done after training camp. The veteran has skill as a runner and receiver, but the addition of White means Bernard is pushed further down the depth chart. Vaughn is a younger player and could be seen by some as the superior runner. We'll see how this battle shakes out in camp and the preseason. |
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay eyeing RB in draft? Tue Apr 19, 03:21 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RBs Leonard Fournette and Giovani Bernard were re-signed this offseason, but general manager Jason Licht noted Tuesday, April 19, that their presence on the roster will not preclude the team from drafting a running back.
| Footballguys view: We could see that happening, especially with Ronald Jones (Chiefs) moving on in free agency. There are plenty of mid-round backs who could fit the profile the Buccaneers want. It just depends on the style of runner they want. If you want power, a late-round guy like Keaontay Ingram (USC) makes sense. If you want a three-down guy, then a player like Kyren Williams (Notre Dame) makes sense. If you want a pure speed/change-of-pace guy then James Cook (Georgia) on Day 3 could be the call. |
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Buccaneers | Giovani Bernard financials Fri Apr 1, 03:24 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent RB Giovani Bernard (Buccaneers) signed a one-year contract worth $1.12 million - including a $152,500 signing bonus - to return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday, April 1.
| Footballguys view: Bernard stays with the Buccaneers, and we'll see if his role grows behind starter Leonard Fournette. With Ronald Jones going to the Chiefs, Bernard could get more work as a change-of-pace back this season. |
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Buccaneers | Giovani Bernard back to Tampa Fri Apr 1, 02:11 PM
Free-agent RB Giovani Bernard (Buccaneers) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract to return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday, April 1. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Bernard stays with the Buccaneers to run it back again. He gives them veteran experience, and Bernard can get more time as a change-of-pace back behind Leonard Fournette. |
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Buccaneers | Giovani Bernard on track to play Fri Jan 21, 04:49 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard (hip, knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 21, and is not on the injury report for the Divisional Round playoff game.
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Buccaneers | Thursday's practice report for Tampa Bay Thu Jan 20, 04:18 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Cyril Grayson (hamstring), C Ryan Jensen (ankle), RB Ronald Jones (ankle), WR Breshad Perriman (hip, abdomen), LB Jason Pierre-Paul (personal), OT Tristan Wirfs (ankle), QB Tom Brady (non-injury) and DL Steve McLendon (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 20. RB Giovani Bernard (hip, knee), LB Lavonte David (foot), CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (hamstring) and OT Josh Wells (quad) were limited. LB Shaquil Barrett (knee) and S Mike Z. Edwards (elbow) practiced in full.
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Buccaneers | Wednesday practice report for Tampa Wed Jan 19, 05:51 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Cyril Grayson (hamstring), C Ryan Jensen (ankle), RB Ronald Jones (ankle), CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (hamstring), WR Breshad Perriman (abdomen, hip), LB Jason Pierre-Paul (non-injury) and OT Tristan Wirfs (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 19. RB Giovani Bernard (hip, knee), LB Lavonte David (foot) and OT Josh Wells (quadriceps) were limited during practice. LB Shaquil Barrett (knee) and S Mike Z. Edwards (elbow) fully participated in practice. The Buccaneers did not hold a practice Wednesday, so the practice report is an estimation.
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Buccaneers | Wild Card game recap for Buccaneers Sun Jan 16, 04:49 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady went 29-for-37 for 271 yards and two touchdowns against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card playoff game. RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn rushed for 53 yards and one touchdown on 17 carries and caught two passes for nine yards. RB Giovani Bernard rushed for 44 yards and one touchdown on 13 caries and caught five passes for 39 yards. WR Mike Evans caught nine passes for 117 yards and one touchdown on 10 targets, while TE Rob Gronkowski caught five passes for 31 yards and one touchdown on six targets. S Mike Z. Edwards led the team with nine solo tackles and also recorded an interception.
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Buccaneers | Giovani Bernard activated Sat Jan 15, 02:32 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard (knee, hip) was activated from the Reserve/Injured-Designated to Return list Saturday, Jan. 15, and is expected to play vs. the Philadelphia Eagles in Wild Card Weekend, according to a source..
| Footballguys view: Bernard will be out there as a change-of-pace option for the Buccaneers. Leonard Fournette is as questionable as you can be for Sunday's game against the Eagles. We might see Le'Veon Bell and Bernard as the top two backs for the Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round. |
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Buccaneers | Two Bucs designated to return Wed Jan 12, 11:18 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David (foot) and RB Giovani Bernard (hip, knee) were designated to return from Injured Reserve Wednesday, Jan. 12.
| Footballguys view: The Buccaneers got thin at the running back position as the season wore on. Getting Bernard back and getting Leonard Fournette back is good news. Bernard will get pass-catching work out of the backfield behind Fournette as the Buccaneers march through the playoffs. |
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Buccaneers | Giovani Bernard out of action Mon Dec 13, 02:03 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard (hip, knee) will miss some time with injuries to his hip and medial collateral ligament.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs are loving what Leonard Fournette is doing for them on a weekly basis. He's been doing more as a pass-catcher as well, and that hasn't left much work for Bernard. |
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's injury report for Week 10 Fri Nov 12, 02:59 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown (ankle) and TE Rob Gronkowski (back) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 10 against the Washington Football Team. CB Rashard Robinson (hamstring) did not practice for a second consecutive day Friday, Nov. 12, and has also been ruled out. LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder, hand) did not practice all week but is listed as questionable. WR Chris Godwin (foot) was upgraded to a limited practice on Friday, while CB Dee Delaney (ankle) practiced in full for a second straight day; both players are also listed as questionable. DL Ndamukong Suh (non-injury) did not practice on Friday but is expected to play. DL Steve McLendon (non-injury) and RB Giovani Bernard (chest) practiced in full on Friday and have been removed from the injury report.
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Buccaneers | Thursday's practice report for Tampa Bay Thu Nov 11, 03:22 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown (ankle), WR Chris Godwin (foot), TE Rob Gronkowski (back), DT Steve McLendon (rest), LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder, hand) and CB Rashard Robinson (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 11. RB Giovani Bernard (chest) and CB Dee Delaney (ankle) practiced in full.
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Buccaneers | Wednesday practice report for Bucs Wed Nov 10, 07:29 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Jason Pierre-Paul (hand, shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 10. CB Dee Delaney (ankle) and CB Rashard Robinson (hamstring) were limited during practice. RB Giovani Bernard (chest) fully participated in practice.
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's injury report for Week 8 Fri Oct 29, 04:17 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown (ankle) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 8 versus the New Orleans Saints. CB Dee Delaney (ankle) and LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder, hand) also did not practice all week but are listed as questionable. TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) and CB Richard Sherman (hamstring) were limited in practice all week and are also listed as questionable. DL Ndamukong Suh (knee) did not practice Friday, Oct. 29, but has been removed from the injury report. RB Giovani Bernard (chest), LB Lavonte David (ankle), CB Jamel Dean (shoulder, thumb), TE O.J. Howard (ankle), LB Anthony Nelson (elbow) and DL Steve McLendon (non-injury) practiced in full on Friday and also no longer appear on the injury report.
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Buccaneers | Thursday's practice report for Tampa Bay Thu Oct 28, 04:20 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown (ankle), CB Dee Delaney (ankle), LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder, hand) and DL Steve McLendon (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 28. LB Lavonte David (ankle), TE O.J. Howard (ankle) and CB Richard Sherman (hamstring) were limited. RB Giovani Bernard (chest), CB Jamel Dean (shoulder, thumb), TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs), LB Anthony Nelson (elbow) and DL Ndamukong Suh (knee) practiced in full.
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Buccaneers | Wednesday practice report for Bucs Wed Oct 27, 08:12 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Dee Delaney (ankle), LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder, hand) and DT Ndamukong Suh (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 27. LB Lavonte David (ankle) and CB Richard Sherman (hamstring) were limited during practice. RB Giovani Bernard (chest), CB Jamel Dean (shoulder, thumb) and LB Anthony Nelson (elbow) fully participated in practice.
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's Week 7 injury report Fri Oct 22, 02:50 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown (ankle), LB Lavonte David (ankle), TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) and CB Richard Sherman (hamstring) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 7 against the Chicago Bears. LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder, hand) also did not practice all week but is listed as questionable. TE O.J. Howard (ankle) was upgraded to a full practice Friday, Oct. 22, but is also listed as questionable. DL Ndamukong Suh (non-injury) did not practice Friday but is expected to play. RB Giovani Bernard (knee, chest), QB Tom Brady (thumb), PK Ryan Succop (back), S Antoine Winfield Jr. (concussion) and DL Steve McLendon (non-injury) practiced in full Friday and have been removed from the injury report.
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's Thursday practice report Thu Oct 21, 05:23 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown (ankle), LB Lavonte David (ankle), TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs), LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder, hand), DL Steve McLendon (non-injury) and CB Richard Sherman (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 21. TE O.J. Howard (ankle) was limited. RB Giovani Bernard (knee, chest), QB Tom Brady (thumb), PK Ryan Succop (back) and S Antoine Winfield Jr. (concussion) practiced in full.
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Buccaneers | Wednesday practice report for Bucs Wed Oct 20, 06:37 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David (ankle), LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder, hand) and CB Richard Sherman (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 20. RB Giovani Bernard (knee, chest), PK Ryan Succop (back) and S Antoine Winfield Jr. (concussion) fully participated in practice.
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Buccaneers | Week 6 injury report for Bucs Wed Oct 13, 03:15 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David (ankle) and TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 13, and have been ruled out for Week 6. S Antoine Winfield Jr. (concussion) was limited during practice but has been ruled out. C Ryan Jensen (hip), DE Patrick O'Connor (calf) and LB Jason Pierre-Paul (hand, shoulder) fully participated in practice but are listed as questionable. RB Giovani Bernard (chest, knee), CB Jamel Dean (knee) and PK Ryan Succop (back) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Buccaneers | Tuesday's practice report for Tampa Bay Tue Oct 12, 05:18 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David (ankle) and TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Oct. 12. QB Tom Brady (thumb), WR Chris Godwin (knee, ankle), C Ryan Jensen (hip), LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder, hand) and S Antoine Winfield Jr. (concussion) were limited. RB Giovani Bernard (knee, chest), WR Antonio Brown (knee), CB Jamel Dean (knee), DL Patrick O'Connor (calf) and PK Ryan Succop (back) practiced in full. The Buccaneers held a walkthrough Tuesday, so the report is an estimation.
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's Monday practice report Mon Oct 11, 05:02 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David (ankle), TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) and C Ryan Jensen (hip) did not participate in practice Monday, Oct. 11. QB Tom Brady (thumb), WR Chris Godwin (knee, ankle), DL Patrick O'Connor (calf), LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder, hand) and S Antoine Winfield Jr. (concussion) were limited. RB Giovani Bernard (knee, chest), WR Antonio Brown (knee), CB Jamel Dean (knee) and PK Ryan Succop (back) practiced in full. The Buccaneers held a walkthrough Monday, so the report is an estimation.
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Buccaneers | Giovani Bernard back with a TD Sun Oct 10, 05:00 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard rushed four times for 21 yards in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins and he added two receptions for 14 yards and a touchdown.
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's injury report for Week 5 Fri Oct 8, 03:02 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs), DL Patrick O'Connor (calf) and S Antoine Winfield Jr. did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 5 versus the Miami Dolphins. LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder, hand) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable. CB Jamel Dean (knee) and RB Giovani Bernard (knee) were upgraded to a full practice Friday, Oct. 8, but are listed as questionable. WR Antonio Brown (knee) and DL Ndamukong Suh (non-injury) did not practice Friday but is expected to play. WR Chris Godwin (thumb) practiced in full all week and no longer appears on the injury report.
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's Thursday practice report Thu Oct 7, 04:20 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs), DL Patrick O'Connor (calf) and S Antoine Winfield Jr. (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 7. RB Giovani Bernard (knee), CB Jamel Dean (knee) and LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder, hand) were limited. WR Antonio Brown (knee) and WR Chris Godwin (thumb) practiced in full.
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Buccaneers | Wednesday practice report for Bucs Wed Oct 6, 08:40 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Carlton Davis (quadriceps), DE Patrick O'Connor (calf) and S Antoine Winfield Jr. (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 6. RB Giovani Bernard (knee), CB Jamel Dean (knee) and DE Jason Pierre-Paul (hand, shoulder) were limited during practice.
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Buccaneers | Week 4 injury report for Tampa Bay Fri Oct 1, 04:17 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard (knee) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 4 against the New England Patriots. CB Jamel Dean (knee) did not practice Friday, Oct. 1, and has also been ruled out. TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) did not practice all week and is listed as doubtful. LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder) was upgraded to a limited practice on Friday and is listed as questionable. DL Ndamukong Suh (non-injury) did not practice Friday but is expected to be active. CB Carlton Davis (abdomen, rib), WR Chris Godwin (thumb), WR Jaydon Mickens (abdomen) and DL Steve McLendon (non-injury) practiced in full Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Buccaneers | Two Bucs out Fri Oct 1, 12:50 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard (knee) and CB Jamel Dean (knee) were ruled out for Week 4.
| Footballguys view: Leonard Fournette should get all of the passing down work this week with Bernard out. He's a solid RB2 play at New England. |
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's Thursday practice report Thu Sep 30, 04:05 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard (knee), TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs), DL Steve McLendon (rest) and LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 30. CB Jamel Dean (knee) was limited. CB Carlton Davis (abdomen, ribs), WR Chris Godwin (thumb) and WR Jaydon Mickens (abdomen) practiced in full.
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Buccaneers | Wednesday practice report for TB Wed Sep 29, 07:17 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard (knee) and LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 29. CB Jamel Dean (knee) and WR Jaydon Mickens (abdomen) were limited during practice. CB Carlton Davis (abdomen, ribs) fully participated in practice.
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Buccaneers | Giovani Bernard day-to-day Mon Sep 27, 10:09 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard (knee) has been diagnosed with a slight medial collateral ligament sprain and is considered day-to-day, according to a source.
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Buccaneers | Two dealing with knee injuries Mon Sep 27, 06:49 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard (knee) and CB Jamel Dean (knee) suffered knee injuries during the Week 3 game, and both are being evaluated.
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Buccaneers | Giovani Bernard dusts off the cobwebs in Week 3 Mon Sep 27, 01:09 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard hauled in nine of his 10 targets for 51 yards in Week 3 against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Buccaneers | Giovani Bernard addresses need Wed Sep 8, 09:44 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard joins a backfield that led the NFL with 15 drops from the running back position in 2020.
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's Week 1 injury report Wed Sep 8, 03:27 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Jordan Whitehead (hamstring) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 1 versus the Dallas Cowboys. RB Giovani Bernard (ankle), WR Antonio Brown (knee), WR Chris Godwin (quad), TE Rob Gronkowski (rest), DT Steve McLendon (rest) and LB Jason Pierre-Paul (rest) practiced in full Wednesday, Sept. 8, and no longer appear on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: It's a good sign for Godwin that he's off the injury report with his quad injury. Start him as per usual in Week 1 as he faces off against the Cowboys on Thursday night. |
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's Tuesday practice report Tue Sep 7, 03:52 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Jordan Whitehead (hamstring) did not participate in practice for a second straight day Tuesday, Sept. 7. WR Antonio Brown (knee), DT Steve McLendon (rest) and LB Jason Pierre-Paul (rest) also did not practice Tuesday. TE Rob Gronkowski (rest) and WR Chris Godwin (quad) were also added to the injury report and were limited. RB Giovani Bernard (ankle) practiced in full.
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Buccaneers | Tampa practice report for Monday Mon Sep 6, 05:21 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Jordan Whitehead (hamstring) did not participate in practice Monday, Sept. 6. RB Giovani Bernard (ankle) fully participated in practice.
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