Bernhardt was waived from the reserve/retired list by the Falcons on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Bernhardt appeared in two games for the Falcons in 2022 and saw nine snaps on offense. The Ferris State product finished that campaign on IR after suffering a groin injury, then decided to hang up his cleats in May 2023. Now a free agent, it's unclear if the 26-year-old may decide try and make a comeback or if he'll remain retired after a short NFL career.
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Falcons' Jared Bernhardt: Placed on reserve/retired list
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Bernhardt (groin) was placed on the reserve/retired list by the Falcons on Monday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Bernhardt is set to retire from the NFL ahead of the 2023 campaign, but because his contract isn't up yet, he's been placed on the reserve/retired list. This move allows the Falcons to retain the rights to the wide receiver until his contract runs out. Bernhardt appeared in two games with Atlanta in 2022, failing to garner a target over nine offensive snaps.
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Falcons' Jared Bernhardt: Designated to return from IR
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Bernhardt (groin) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Bernhardt will now have a shot to return to the field before the end of the season, potentially returning to practice as soon as Wednesday's session. The wide receiver has been out since late October while nursing a groin issue and he's only played nine total offensive snaps on the campaign.
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Falcons' Jared Bernhardt: Moved to injured reserve
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Atlanta placed Bernhardt (groin) on IR on Saturday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Bernhardt had already been ruled out of Sunday's contest versus Cincinnati, and he'll now be required to miss at least four games while on injured reserve. The rookie receiver has notched just nine offensive snaps over two games this season and has not yet seen a target.
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Falcons' Jared Bernhardt: Won't play Sunday
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Bernhardt (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
Bernhardt will sit this week, while Bryan Edwards and Damiere Byrd will be active instead. The former will work to earn a chance to suit up in Week 6 against the 49ers.
