Bernard growing more confident in larger role taken on the South Side (Top story). Photo by GREG MACAFEE / DKPS

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Bernard growing more confident in larger role

By José Negronon the South Side

October 21, 2026

Germie Bernard's role keeps getting larger with a stockpile of injuries and his confidence keeps growing, as the rookie continues to produce and earn the trust of veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers.Read More

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