Giovani Bernard back with Tampa Bay Buccaneers on one-year contract Posted Apr 2, 2022 Tom Brady's return has kept another Buccaneer in Tampa. The Bucs have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with former UNC running back Giovani Bernard, per a source informed of the pact. The free-agent pass-catching back had multiple offers but chose to return to Tampa as Brady's sidecar. Bernard's return provides Brady with another back he trusts. (NFL.com)