The Bengals today released HB Giovani Bernard.
A ninth-year player out of the University of North Carolina, Bernard originally was a second-round draft pick of the Bengals in 2013. He played in 115 games (30 starts) over his eight seasons in Cincinnati, and rushed for 3697 yards and 22 TDs on 921 carries. He also was a significant contributor in the passing game, as his 342 career receptions are the most by a running back in Bengals history, and his 2867 receiving yards are second-most.
Check out some of the best images from running back Giovani Bernard during the 2020 season.
Cincinnati Bengals' Giovani Bernard celebrates after running for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (25) warms up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Bengals running back Giovani Bernard rushes to the right side in the first half against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17 of the 2020 NFL season.
Bengals running back Giovani Bernard travels with the team ahead of the Week 16 matchup against the Houston Texans.
Cincinnati Bengals' Giovani Bernard (25) runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Cincinnati.
Giovani Bernard poses on the field at Paul Brown Stadium as part of the Stripes Don't Come Easy campaign.
Bengals running back Giovani Bernard rushes for a first down against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4 of the 2020 NFL season.
Cincinnati Bengals' Giovani Bernard (25) throws before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Indianapolis.
Cincinnati Bengals' Giovani Bernard (25) runs the ball during an NFL football camp practice in Cincinnati, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020.
Cincinnati Bengals' Giovani Bernard (25) celebrates in front of Cleveland Browns' Andrew Sendejo (23) after a run during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati.
RB Giovani Bernard poses in front of the camera during the team's 2020 media day.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) hands the all to running back Giovani Bernard (25) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Giovani Bernard rushes the football against the New York Giants at Paul Brown Stadium on Nov. 29, 2020.
Giovani Bernard looks to the sky after scoring a rushing touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in Week 8.
Cincinnati Bengals' Giovani Bernard runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Philadelphia.
Giovani Bernard (25) chats with Joe Burrow (9) during the first half of the 2020 season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (25) catches a pass against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Houston.
