2024 Defense Stats
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104
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There has been at least some degree of question about Bernard's role entering each of the last two seasons, despite the fact that he has been ultra productive in all of his opportunities. He beat out Tyrel Dodson for a starting role after the departure of Tremaine Edmunds, and then held off third-round pick Dorian Williams to remain a starter in the last couple of seasons. There aren't any questions entering 2025, as Buffalo extended Bernard for four years and $50 million this offseason. Bernard should be a lock to top 100 tackles, assuming health, and he has also shown ability as a pass rusher and in coverage. He has a very safe floor, and we may not have yet seen his ceiling. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $5.04 million contract with the Bills in May of 2022.
Re-signs for four years
Bernard and the Bills have agreed to terms on a four-year, $50 million contract, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2022 third-round pick had one season remaining on his rookie contract after thriving the past two years. He wasn't as statistically dominant in 2024 as he had been in 2023, but he still topped 100 tackles and had multiple interceptions despite missing four games. In 2023, he had one of the best statistical seasons by a linebacker in recent years, recording 143 tackles (84 solo), including 6.5 sacks, five pass defenses, including three interceptions, and three fumble recoveries over 17 regular-season games. Garofolo reports that Bernard's new contract includes $25.2 million guaranteed, which would put him fourth among off-ball linebackers behind Baltimore's Roquan Smith ($45 million), Chicago's Tremaine Edmunds ($41.8 million) and San Francisco's Fred Wagner ($27.5 million). The reported average annual value of $12.5 million ranks a bit lower, tying for sixth at the position.
The 2022 third-round pick had one season remaining on his rookie contract after thriving the past two years. He wasn't as statistically dominant in 2024 as he had been in 2023, but he still topped 100 tackles and had multiple interceptions despite missing four games. In 2023, he had one of the best statistical seasons by a linebacker in recent years, recording 143 tackles (84 solo), including 6.5 sacks, five pass defenses, including three interceptions, and three fumble recoveries over 17 regular-season games. Garofolo reports that Bernard's new contract includes $25.2 million guaranteed, which would put him fourth among off-ball linebackers behind Baltimore's Roquan Smith ($45 million), Chicago's Tremaine Edmunds ($41.8 million) and San Francisco's Fred Wagner ($27.5 million). The reported average annual value of $12.5 million ranks a bit lower, tying for sixth at the position.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Opportunity emerged in the Buffalo linebacker corps in 2023, some of which was expected after the departure of Tremaine Edmunds. However, some was also unforeseen as Matt Milano was lost for a significant portion of the campaign. It was unclear who would emerge to fill those voids initially, but Bernard emphatically answered the call. After playing 109 defensive snaps in his rookie season, he increased that mark to 943 while also posting 143 total tackles in 2023. There is some risk that 2023 third-round pick Dorian Williams pushes Bernard for snaps, but initial reports suggest Williams will remain a reserve linebacker for the time being. There is downside in Bernard's projection as a result of Williams' presence, so monitoring the news during training camp will be important.
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Hits century mark in tackles
Bernard recorded 104 tackles (55 solo) including 1.0 sacks, along with two interceptions and a fumble recovery, over 13 regular-season games in 2024.
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Will play vs. Broncos
Coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that Bernard (quadriceps) will be active for Sunday's wild-card game versus Denver, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
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Optimism for playoffs
Head coach Sean McDermott said Friday that he feels good about Bernard's (quadriceps) chances of playing in next weekend's playoff opener, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
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Won't play at New England
Head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that Bernard (quadricep) won't play Sunday against the Patriots, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
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Team-high 12 tackles vs. Patriots
Bernard finished Sunday's 24-21 win over New England with 12 tackles (eight solo).
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Signs lucrative extension Friday
Bernard inked a lucrative four-year extension with the Bills on Friday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bernard's deal is worth $50 million and includes $25.2 million in guarantees. The Baylor product, a third-round pick in 2022, was a co-captain for the Bills alongside Josh Allen last season and finished with 104 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, three defensed passes, including two interceptions, and a fumble recovery across 13 regular-season games before adding another 16 stops, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in three postseason contests.
Bernard's deal is worth $50 million and includes $25.2 million in guarantees. The Baylor product, a third-round pick in 2022, was a co-captain for the Bills alongside Josh Allen last season and finished with 104 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, three defensed passes, including two interceptions, and a fumble recovery across 13 regular-season games before adding another 16 stops, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in three postseason contests.