Former NFL star Giovani Bernard reveals heartbreaking loss of his newborn son after welcoming second child with wife Chloe: 'You will always be our little warrior'

Former NFL running back Giovani Bernard announced that his family unfortunately lost their newborn son in recent days.

On Wednesday, the 32-year-old penned an emotional tribute to their lost child.

'You were loved from the moment we learned of your presence, spoken [to] daily and prayed for by many,' wrote the former Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers player.

'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.

Former NFL running back Giovani Bernard and his wife, Chloe, paid tribute to the son they lost

In the post, Bernard wrote, '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.'

The son they lost - named Gabriel - was the second child for Giovani and his wife, Chloe. They also have a son Julian, who they welcomed in 2021.

Bernard's post added, 'Mama, papa and Julz love you very and you will always be our little warrior. We love you Gabriel.'

Gio also paid tribute to his wife, saying, 'You are more than what I could've imagined in a spouse, mother, and partner. You truly are remarkable. Our story together continues.'