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Jordan Howard Named to NFC’s Pro Bowl 2017 Roster

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard has been selected to the Pro Bowl as an injury replacement, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reported Wednesday. The Bears' official Twitter account celebrated the accomplishment while sharing the 22-year-old's statistics: Howard will replace David Johnson of the Arizona Cardinals, who suffered a knee injury in Week 17. Howard was a fifth-round pick in the 2016 draft and started the season third on Chicago's depth chart behind Jeremy Langford and Ka'Deem Carey. However, injuries thrust him into the spotlight, and he never looked back. He first broke out against the Detroit Lions in Week 4, when he totaled 111 rushing ...

Bears’ Jordan Howard Posts Franchise Rookie Rushing Record

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard's 1,313 rushing yards in 2016 marks the most for a rookie back in the franchise's history, per NFL Communications. The effort moved him past longtime Bears tailback Matt Forte's previous record of 1,238 yards in 2008. In addition to his rookie rushing record, Howard added multiple other accolades during the 2016 season. By gaining 202 yards from scrimmage in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings, Howard became the youngest player in team history to surpass 200 scrimmage yards in a game at 21 years, 363 days of age. He also posted the most 100-plus-yard rushing games (seven) by ...

Alshon Jeffery Guarantees Bears Will Win Super Bowl Next Season

The Chicago Bears finished their abysmal 3-13 season with a 38-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, but wide receiver Alshon Jeffery sees a Lombardi Trophy in the team's near future. "I guarantee you we are going to win the Super Bowl next year," he said after the game, per Adam Hoge of WGN Radio. Jeffery may not even be with the Bears next season, as he is set to become a free agent in March, per Spotrac. The receiver also said his future is up to his agent and general manager Ryan Pace, per Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune. Jeffery didn't ...

Chicago Bears Mock Draft: Fresh 7 Round Predictions Post Week 1 of Free Agency
The Chicago Bears had yet another busy free-agent period, which certainly changed their draft plans but not as much as one may think. While the Bears added two starting defensive ends and two safeties to compete for starting jobs and brought ba
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Charles Tillman Re-Signs with Bears: Latest Contract Details and Analysis
Charles Tillman ended his stint as a free agent by coming to an agreement with the Chicago Bears on a one-year deal. Thrive Sports' Sean Jensen has the news: Greg Gabriel, the Bears' former director of college scouting and current National Football
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Chicago Bears: Veterans on the Roster Bubble for the 2014 Season
The Chicago Bears were active at the start of free agency as they created some cap space by releasing a few veterans. They used that space with a few players and are now stuck with more difficult decisions to make. As general manager Phil Emery made
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What We Learned About the Bears After the Start of Free Agency
The Chicago Bears once again got the free-agency process started with a bang by signing defensive end Lamarr Houston from the Oakland Raiders right away. After the inking of Houston was announced, the Bears added safety Ryan Mundy and lineb
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Bears by the Numbers: 2013 Stats Chicago Must Improve in 2014
For a team so closely associated with a terrorizing defense, the Chicago Bears took a giant leap forward on offense in 2013 while taking a giant leap backwards on defense. The offense, under the tutelage of new head coach Marc Trestman, scored the se
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Are the Bears Any Better at Safety with Ryan Mundy, M.D. Jennings?
Despite adding a pair of free agents during the first two days of the new league year, it is difficult to determine whether or not the Chicago Bears have improved at the safety position. The Bears signed Ryan Mundy, formerly of the New York Gia
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5 Free Agents the Bears Should Target After Day 1 of Free Agency
Day one of free agency has come and gone, but the Bears still have more needs to address. After one of the busiest, most frenetic starts to free agency in recent memory, one which saw the Bears sign both Lamarr Houston and Ryan Mundy, the more subtle
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The 7 Biggest Draft-Day Mistakes in Chicago Bears History
The NFL draft can be very rewarding for a franchise. The Chicago Bears have been lucky to find icons like Walter Payton, Richard Dent, Mike Singletary, Dan Hampton and Brian Urlacher. Sadly, though, there have also been some historic misses. Mi
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Breaking Down Aaron Donald and His 2014 NFL Draft Prospects
The seemingly unending song and dance of the 2014 NFL Draft is closing in on the final number, and few prospects have risen to the front line like Aaron Donald. The former University of Pittsburgh defensive tackle began draft season as an anomaly to
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Complete DE Lamarr Houston a ‘Monster Improvement’ for Bears Defense
The Chicago Bears have signed defensive end Lamarr Houston to a five-year, $35 million contract, per Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. How will Houston fit in with the Bears' scheme? Is this the right move for rebuilding Chicago's defense? Watch as
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