Bills' Terrel Bernard looks forward to 2026 after 'hardest year' in football
Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard is optimistic about the upcoming 2026 NFL season after facing significant challenges last year. He dealt with injuries that limited his participation, making it one of the toughest seasons of his career. With a new defensive strategy in place, Bernard is eager to contribute and lead his team toward a Super Bowl chase.
- ▪Terrel Bernard faced injuries throughout the previous season, limiting him to 11 starts.
- ▪He described the last year as probably the hardest of his football career.
- ▪The Bills are transitioning to a new defense under coordinator Jim Leonhard.
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