Francis Bernard
LB FA
Thu 1/13/22 7:20 PM

Bernard was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
The linebacker was activated off of the COVID list Wednesday before returning to log a full practice Thursday as the Cowboys gear up to face the 49ers on Sunday. With Keanu Neal (chest/elbow) potentially unavailable for the contest, Bernard could be asked to play a larger role on defense for the team's wild-card matchup.

Francis Bernard
LB FA
Wed 1/12/22 6:41 PM

Bernard (groin) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old was placed on the COVID list Dec. 27, which forced him to miss the Cowboys' last two games of the season. Now back with the team, Bernard was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice while still dealing with a groin issue.

Francis Bernard
LB FA
Mon 12/27/21 10:54 PM

Bernard (groin/illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bernard played exclusively on special teams in Sunday's win over Washington, which has been his primary role throughout the season. He did not record a tackle and could now be in jeopardy of missing the Cowboys' Week 17 matchup against Arizona.

Francis Bernard
LB FA
Sat 11/6/21 7:02 PM

Bernard (hamstring) was activated from the designated to return list Saturday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bernard has been out since training camp with the injury. After making the team as an undrafted free agent in 2020, Bernard was expected to be a depth piece for the Cowboys' linebacker unit. Now that he's healthy he'll likely take on that role, while also contributing on special teams.

Francis Bernard
LB FA
Mon 10/25/21 3:58 PM

Bernard (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bernard suffered a hamstring injury in late July and hasn't yet made his season debut. However, he'll now return to practice and will have 21 days to be activated if he hopes to appear in game action this year.

Francis Bernard
LB FA
Fri 9/3/21 3:04 PM

The Cowboys placed Bernard (hamstring) on injured reserve Thursday, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official website reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bernard missed the majority of training camp with a hamstring injury and will be sidelined until at least Week 4 of the regular season. The 2020 undrafted free agent will have an uphill battle to stay on the active roster when he is healthy.

Francis Bernard
LB FA
Fri 7/23/21 3:51 PM

Bernard left practice Friday with a hamstring injury, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bernard appeared in 13 games with Dallas last season and tallied six tackles as a contributor on special teams. If Bernard's injury causes him to miss an extended period of time his status with the team could be in question.

Francis Bernard
LB FA
Sat 9/5/20 2:48 PM

Bernard has been waived by the Cowboys, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
The undrafted free agent made a strong showing in camp, but a lack of exhibition games may have cost Bernard an opportunity to seriously challenge for a spot on the 53-man roster. He's expected to be added to the practice squad if he clears waivers.

Francis Bernard
LB FA
Tue 4/28/20 1:55 PM

Bernard has signed with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent, Nick Eatman of DallasCowboys.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
A lack of athleticism and potential character concerns after he transferred from BYU caused Bernard to fall out of the draft, but he was a force in the middle of a dominant Utah defense in 2019. Bernard will compete for a depth LB/special teams role on the Cowboys.