Giovani Bernard, a former NFL running back, shared the heartbreaking news on Thursday that his newborn son has passed away.
Bernard shared in a heartfelt post on Instagram that their child, who they had with Chloe, passed away on February 8th.
Heartbreaking: Former NFL RB Giovani Bernard's newborn son tragically passed away.
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Bernard family 💔
"You were loved from the moment we learned of your presence, spoken too daily and prayed for by many.
Your heart was strong and you were so… pic.twitter.com/Xlr3uOhT5g— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 28, 2024
Bernard spent eight seasons playing for the Cincinnati Bengals, as reported by the source. During his time with the team from 2013 to 2020, the beloved football player accumulated an impressive 3,697 yards and 2,867 receiving yards, scoring 33 touchdowns.
Bernard spent two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following his release from the Bengals in 2021, according to the report. In April 2023, he announced his retirement from the NFL.
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