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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 ...
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B/R’s Matt Bowen: Draft Prospects Bears Are Zooming in on to Repair Defense
The Chicago Bears have a major need at multiple positions on defense this offseason. Which prospects are they eyeing at the NFL combine? Can they find improvements on the defensive line and in the secondary? Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Bleacher Report N
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Talent Should Trump Need in Chicago Bears’ 2014 Draft Efforts
Every general manager has his own philosophy when it comes to the draft. Some believe it's right to draft the best talent on the board, while others take a player based on need. For the Bears, it should be a clear-cut decision: General manager Phil E
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Hub Arkush: Bears Targeting a Safety in Draft, Could Be Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
The Chicago Bears have major needs on defense this offseason. Which players will they be looking at during the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine? Do they need to take a safety in the first round? Watch as Adam Lefkoe and HubArkush.com's Hub Arkush discuss wh
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3 Draft-Day Trades Chicago Bears GM Phil Emery Should Be Exploring
We're a long, long way from the NFL draft and therefore a long way from knowing what could or should happen when it comes, but Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery always seems to have a plan. Making some moves on draft day could very well figure
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Chicago Bears’ NFL Combine Focus: Defensive Line
Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery will arrive at the NFL Scouting Combine this week with defense on his mind, knowing full well that adding help along the defensive line tops his offseason agenda. There's really no other way to spin the
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2014 Chicago Bears Offseason: Expect the Unexpected from GM Phil Emery
After 11 seasons as the Chicago Bears' general manager, Jerry Angelo was fired in January of 2012 and subsequently replaced by Phil Emery. Emery had the pedigree of former strength and conditioning coach at the college level, was once a scout with th
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Chicago Bears Round 1 Big Board Ahead of the Combine
Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery seems to put a lot of stock in workout numbers when it comes to the draft, but he almost certainly has a list of players he would take if the NFL draft were to happen tomorrow. After the college season and Sen
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5 Realistic Trade Scenarios for the Chicago Bears to Pursue This Offseason
Trades are rare in the NFL, but the Bears have struck gold before. Brandon Marshall was brought in for two third-round picks, and that has paid off substantially. Who can the Bears target this year? Are they looking to move any of their own pla
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Chicago Bears Combine Preview: Top Targets, Sleepers and Prospects to Watch
During a short four-day stretch in February, college football's most elite athletes get an opportunity to put their talents on display for all 32 NFL teams. In that short span, players are able to show off their athletic abilities in various drills a
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Arkush: Chicago Bears May Bring Back Tillman to Avoid Another Urlacher Nightmare
The Chicago Bears will have to make several tough decisions on defense this offseason. Cornerback Charles Tillman is a free agent and is uncertain to be back with the team. Defensive end Julius Peppers has a cap number over $18 million and will
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