Terrel Bernard aiming for healthy 2026 season with Buffalo Bills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Terrel Bernard, the Buffalo Bills' inside linebacker, enters the 2026 season after a challenging 2025 marred by injuries. Despite being limited to 12 games last season, he recorded 65 tackles and two fumble recoveries. Bernard's health is essential for the team's defensive strategy under new coordinator Jim Leonhard, especially following ankle surgery. As training camp progresses, he appears fully recovered and ready to take on new responsibilities in the Bills' defense.
- •Bernard missed significant time in 2025 due to multiple injuries.
- •He recorded 65 tackles, one interception, and two fumble recoveries in 2025.
- •Bernard underwent ankle surgery but is healthy for training camp.
- •New defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard is implementing changes in the system.
- •Bernard signed a four-year, $42.13 million extension last season.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — How good should Bills expect Terrel Bernard to be in 2026?
"After two injury-plagued seasons, can No. 8 finally stay healthy?
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