Veteran NFL running back Giovani Bernard has announced his retirement following a 10-year career, Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports reports. A 2013 second-round pick out of North Carolina, Bernard spent his first eight seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals and his final two years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

A versatile player, Bernard finishes his career with 3,783 yards and 22 touchdowns on 937 carries. He caught an additional 367 passes for 2,989 yards and 14 touchdowns. Bernard had 56 total touches in six career playoff games. 

"We are forever grateful and feel truly blessed that this was part of our journey," Bernard wrote via social media. "As I look forward, I'm excited for the newness ahead. New challenges to face and new adventures to take. What a ride it's been, but what a ride is to come." 

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