September 13, 2024
Bernard (pectoral) suffered a pec strain during Thursday's 31-10 win over Miami and is expected to miss roughly one month, making him a candidate for IR,
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSISBernard has avoided a season-ending injury, but if placed on IR he'll have to miss at least Buffalo's next four games. The Bills' defense has been impressive through two regular-season contests despite having to deal with a notable amount of injuries, including to fellow linebacker
Matt Milano (biceps), but it will be a notable blow for the team as long as Bernard is absent.
Baylon Spector stepped in for Bernard on Thursday and seems likely to start Week 3 versus Jacksonville.