Giovani Bernard has had a fairly tough go of it this season. He has spent most of the season behind either Joe Mixon or Jeremy Hill, but without either for the last few weeks he has reminded us just how special he can be.
Now, the Bengals are recognizing him for his actions on and off the field by naming him their Ed Block Courage award winner for the 2017 season. He will be officially honored in March at the Ed Block annual awards banquet in Baltimore.
The award is coordinated by NFL athletic trainers to honor players who symbolize professionalism, great strength and dedication, while also acting as a community role model.