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Giovani Bernard Announces Retirement After 10 Seasons With Bengals, Buccaneers

Longtime NFL running back Giovani Bernard announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday.

Giovani Bernard @G_Bernard25

shaped me during this time. I've had the privilege of crossing paths with exceptional men and women, including my brothers on the field, coaches who've taught me so much, and front office/staff who worked behind the scenes to make it all seamless. I offer my deepest thanks to you

Giovani Bernard @G_Bernard25

it's been, but what a ride is to come. Thankful for you all. Much love! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RenewYourMind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RenewYourMind</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JL</a>

Bernard, 31, spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals (2013-20) before joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the last two (2021-22).