Former Bengals, Bucs RB Giovani Bernard Announces Death of Newborn Son

Former NFL running back Giovani Bernard revealed he and his wife, Chloe, lost their newborn son, who died this month.

Bernard wrote a message to their son, Gabriel, on Instagram:

"You were loved from the moment we learned of your presence, spoken too daily and prayed for by many. Your heart was strong and you were so playful from the moment we were able to lay eyes on you. We are grateful to have held you and had our little time together. The moment was brief but filled with a whirlwind of emotions. From pure joy to seeing you for the first time to uncontrollable sadness. Mama, papa and Julz love you very and you will always be our little warrior. We love you Gabriel. And to Chloé, I couldn't imagine doing life without you. I am especially thankful to call you my wife. You are more than what I could've imagined in a spouse, mother, and partner. You truly are remarkable. Our story together continues. 🖤 2/8/24"

TMZ Sports noted Gabriel was the second child for the couple, who were married in 2019.

Chloe and Giovani's first son, Julian, was born in 2021.

Bernard played 10 seasons in the NFL from 2013 to 2022 for the Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cincinnati selected him in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft, and he played his first eight seasons for the team.

He then joined the Buccaneers for his final two and finished his career in the NFC.