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Josh Allen and the Bills move to 7-1 with a 23-6 win over the sputtering Vikings

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills have beaten the Vikings 23-6 and sent Minnesota deeper into its offensive slump

55 MINS AGO • Associated Press

2027 NFL mock draft gives Bills the defensive help they clearly need The Buffalo Bills have a little bit of a linebacker problem through their first four games. Terrel Bernard has been average at best, and the...

OCTOBER 7 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM

Bills coach Brady unsatisfied with 2-0 start as Buffalo prepares to host winless Chargers

Buffalo Bills coach Joe Brady says there's plenty of room for improvement despite opening with two wins and preparing to host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Dorian Williams: Playing Fast And Physical Early, Impressions Of A Loud Highmark Stadium Bills 4th year LB Dorian Williams joined One Bills Live following practice. He shared his thoughts on his starting role on the defense along...

SEPTEMBER 24 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Plays entire home opener Bernard logged five tackles (three solo) and a pass defensed in the Bills' 41-31 win over the Lions last Thursday night.

Impact Bernard played all 65 defensive snaps in the win. The linebacker was limited during Tuesday's practice session with a calf injury, but he clearly overcame the issue enough to be fully on the field for the Bills' defense. The highlight of the defensive captain and signal caller's night was sniffing out Jahmyr Gibbs in the backfield for a one-yard tackle for loss during the second quarter.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Week 2 Bernard (calf) does not carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against the Lions.

Impact Bernard was listed as a limited participant on all three injury reports during the Bills' short week, but the fifth-year pro has been cleared to play in Buffalo's home opener Thursday. He logged 12 tackles (six solo) and one fumble recovery during the Bills' 36-31 win over the Texans on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in consecutive sessions Bernard (calf) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice.

Impact Bernard was estimated as a limited participant Monday, following the session up with another limited practice when the Bills were back on the field Tuesday. The linebacker played every defensive snap in the team's 36-31 victory over the Texans last Sunday, proving he will play through the calf injury as long as it is managed. The defensive captain had 12 total tackles and a fumble recovery and will likely suit up against the Lions in Thursday night's home opener.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Bills open season in familiar fashion with Josh Allen still patching over defensive deficiencies

The new-look Buffalo Bills don't look much different than the past meetings in beating the Houston Texans to open the season

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Jim Leonard Talks Pass Rush And Defensive Back Rotation Jim Leonhard addressed the media on Monday September 14th. Topics include: his overall impressions of the defense, correcting the mistakes,...

SEPTEMBER 14 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Greg Rousseau's second strip-sack of Stroud seals win for Buffalo | Bills vs. Texans Highlights Buffalo Bills linebacker Greg Rousseau strip-sacks Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and linebacker Terrel Bernard recovers.

SEPTEMBER 13 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Josh Allen connects with Joshua Palmer for a late TD and Bills beat Texans 36-31 in wild opener

Josh Allen threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Palmer with 1:36 remaining to lift the Buffalo Bills to a 36-31 win over the Houston Texans in a back-and-forth season opener

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

3 significant concerns for Bills heading into Week 1 showdown vs. Texans The Buffalo Bills were busy on Tuesday naming all their team captains, and of course Josh Allen was one of them, named for the eighth time....

SEPTEMBER 10 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM

Back to work Bernard (undisclosed) returned to practice this week, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Impact GM Brandon Beane stated a day earlier that the starting inside linebacker was "nicked up a little bit" and even went so far as to say "we'll see" about his Week 1 status, but it sounds like Bernard should be ready to play in the opener at Houston, even if he gets an injury designation. Bernard has come way down from his career regular-season high of 143 total tackles in 2023, mostly due to injuries, and he'll be playing in a new-look 3-4 defense this season as an inside linebacker instead of manning the middle.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Linebacker Shaq Thompson returns to Buffalo, signing with Bills' practice squad

Veteran linebacker Shaq Thompson is back in Buffalo after being one of 17 players signed to the Bills’ practice squad on Monday

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Terrel Bernard and Other Buffalo Bills Injury Updates from Tuesday's Practice Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady offered up some injury updates on Tuesday, including one on linebacker Terrel Bernard.

AUGUST 25 • SI.COM

Terrel Bernard Speaks To The Media Bills LB Terrel Bernard addressed the media on August 4, 2026. He discussed preparing for the season, the mental aspect of recovering from i...

AUGUST 4 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Impending Battle for Bills' ILB Starts as Two-Man Race in Buffalo the big question remaining for the Bills revolves around who Terrel Bernard's running mate will be for the upcoming regular season.

JULY 26 • SI.COM

Terrel Bernard reveals hidden challenge Bills' defense faces at home Home field advantage is a real thing in the NFL. While we have seen road teams be successful in someone else’s house, being in front of your...

JUNE 21 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM

Returns for OTAs Bernard (calf) was spotted participating in the Bills' OTAs on Wednesday, Matt Parrino of Syracuse.com reports.

Impact Bernard missed Buffalo's final three games (including playoffs) last season due to a calf injury. However, his participation in Wednesday's OTAs suggests he's recovered from the issue. The Baylor product dealt with multiple injuries during the 2025 campaign, appearing in just 12 regular-season games and recording 65 total tackles and three passes defensed, including one interception. Now fully healthy, Bernard is expected to remain a crucial part of the Bills' linebacker corps in 2026.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Terrel Bernard Met With The Media After OTAs Inside linebacker Terrel Bernard talked with the media after OTAs on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Topics include: how the new defensive scheme wil...

MAY 19 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

New coach in Buffalo, same high expectations with Bills expected to focus on defense in NFL draft

The Buffalo Bills enter the NFL draft scheduled to pick at No. 26 and are trying to retool on the fly under new coach Joe Brady

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez gets honest about Bills draft interest after modeling game on Terrel Bernard and Matt Milano Jacob Rodriguez is one of the most intriguing prospects in the upcoming 2026 NFL draft.

FEBRUARY 25 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Output declines in 2025 Bernard (calf) tallied 65 total tackles (44 solo) and three passes defensed, including one interception, over 12 regular-season contests in 2025.

Impact Bernard has seen vast declines across several statistical categories over the last two seasons, recording fewer total tackles (143 to 65), sacks (6.5 to zero), passes defensed (five to three) and interceptions (three to one) compared to his 2023 campaign. However, his 2025 season was cut short by injuries, missing five regular-season contests and both of the Bills' playoff games. Bernard was one of Buffalo's best tacklers when healthy, recording the fourth-most stops on the team. Under contract through 2029, the Baylor product is expected to remain one of the Bills' top inside linebackers in 2026.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. Denver Bernard (calf) is inactive for Buffalo's divisional-round matchup versus the Broncos on Saturday, Alec White of the team's official site reports.

Impact Bernard managed to be a limited participant in practice throughout the week but will nonetheless be sidelined for a third consecutive game. In his absence, Dorian Williams and Joe Andreessen could see increased playing time, while Bernard will look to return next week during the AFC Championship Game should the Bills defeat Denver.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for divisional round Bernard (calf) will practice in a limited fashion Thursday and is listed as questionable for Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Broncos, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic...

Impact The Baylor product has missed Buffalo's last two contests due to a calf injury, but following a week of limited practice sessions, he's got a chance to return Saturday. Bernard is an integral part of the Bills' linebacker corps, recording 65 total tackles and three passes defensed, including one interception, across 12 appearances this season. If active for the divisional round, Bernard will likely operate as Buffalo's top middle linebacker.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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