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Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard cleared to play against Lions

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard cleared to play against Lions

Summary

The Buffalo Bills will have linebacker Terrel Bernard available for their upcoming game against the Detroit Lions on Thursday. Bernard was previously limited in practice due to a calf injury sustained in Week 1 against the Houston Texans, where he played a pivotal role in the victory. The team's final injury report confirmed that he no longer carries any injury designation. Along with Bernard, defensive players Bradley Chubb and Jordan Hancock are also cleared to play, while Cole Bishop and Ty Johnson remain questionable. Head coach Joe Brady highlighted the challenge posed by the Lions' potent offense leading up to the matchup.

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•Terrel Bernard cleared to play against Detroit Lions
•Limited in practice due to a calf injury from Week 1
•Bernard led the Bills in tackles against the Texans
•Bradley Chubb and Jordan Hancock also cleared to play
•Cole Bishop and Ty Johnson listed as questionable

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