Robert "Rocky" Eugene Bernard Jr. (born April 19, 1979) is an American former professional football defensive tackle.

[1] Bernard was mostly used as a backup in his first three seasons in the league before becoming the starting right defensive tackle in 2005, earning 8.5 sacks with two more in the NFC Championship Game against the Carolina Panthers.

Bernard amassed a total of forty-two tackles in the 2005 season.

Bernard was arrested in April on investigation of domestic violence.

[2] On February 28, 2009, Bernard signed a four-year, $16 million contract with the New York Giants.