Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard has been listed on the injury report but is expected to recover in time for the postseason opener. Coach Sean McDermott confirmed that Bernard will not play in the upcoming regular season finale against the New England Patriots to aid his recovery from a quad issue.

Bernard, a key player on the Bills' defense, has shown significant improvement since Week 18, participating in limited practices. The 25-year-old, who has started 13 games this season, is recognized as the team's on-field communicator and has demonstrated strong performance in both run defense and pass coverage.

In last year's playoffs, Bernard was sidelined due to an ankle injury during a critical matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, which highlighted his importance to the team's defensive lineup. With Bernard out for the final regular season game, rookie linebacker Joe Andreessen is expected to take on a larger role.