Bernard was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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.
Cowboys' Francis Bernard: Activated off reserve/COVID-19 list
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Bernard (groin) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
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.
Bernard (groin/illness) was placed on the Cowboys' reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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.
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Cowboys' Francis Bernard: Activated from IR
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Bernard (hamstring) was activated from the designated to return list Saturday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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.
Bernard (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.
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.
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Cowboys' Francis Bernard: Lands on IR
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The Cowboys placed Bernard (hamstring) on injured reserve Thursday, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official website reports.
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.
Cowboys' Francis Bernard: Exits practice with injury
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Bernard left Friday's practice with a hamstring injury, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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 chances of securing a roster spot would likely be lessened.
