Just over four years ago the Cincinnati Bengals drafted running back Giovani Bernard in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft and since that time he’s rushed for 2,105 yards during the regular season in addition to catching 148 passes for another 1,335 yards. On Wednesday, the Bengals rewarded the North Carolina product with three-year contract extension reportedly worth $15.5 million. While the guaranteed amounts associated with Bernard’s new deal have yet to be made public, it’s easy to see that the average of his new money is just over $5 million a year.
Bengals Lock Up RB Giovani Bernard; Will Le’Veon Bell Be Next?
