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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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Previewing What the Chicago Bears Will Be Looking for at the Scouting Combine
The NFL's annual meat market is just over a week away, as the Chicago Bears will be one of 32 teams to take a close look at the prospects entering the NFL draft at the annual NFL combine on February 22-25. At the combine, teams interview players and
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5 Chicago Bears Bound to Break Out in 2014
Last year, it was Alshon Jeffery, and the year before, it was Corey Wootton. Every season, there are players who break out and start to make major contributions for the team. Who will it be this year? The Chicago Bears certainly need a few
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Why the Chicago Bears Absolutely Must Re-Sign Charles Tillman
Throughout most of the Chicago Bears' existence, they have been known for their defense. While they have been blessed with the offensive talents of guys like Gale Sayers and Walter Payton, images of defensive legends like Dick Butkus, Mike Singletar
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Setting Odds for the Chicago Bears Signing Their Top 10 Free-Agent Targets
When the Chicago Bears headed into free agency last year, they knew they needed to fix the offense. The team brass did just that by revamping the offensive line and adding an established tight end. The focus now shifts to a defense that gave up
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Picking the Ideal Free Agent to Fill Each of the Bears’ Holes
When it comes to the Chicago Bears defense, the cupboard is nearly bare, and the team is going to have to find ways to fill it if it wants to compete for a Super Bowl next season. The Bears do still have six players who were opening-day starters in 2
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2014 NFL Draft Prospects Who Could Be Instant Starters for the Chicago Bears
Each and every year, teams in the NFL put hours upon hours into scouting various players all around college football. The ultimate goal is to draft and develop players who can start from day one and be contributors in their rookie seasons. Chicago Be
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NFL Free Agency: Josh McCown Is Not a Viable Starting Quarterback
One of the most fascinating story lines of the 2013 NFL season was that of Josh McCown. The 34-year-old Chicago Bears quarterback had spent time away from football after not making the Bears' roster out of training camp in 2012. He did sign with the
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What Is the Future of Julius Peppers with the Chicago Bears?
There's a very good chance the Chicago Bears' best player at an already lacking position will either need to accept a significant pay cut in 2014 or risk receiving his walking papers. Defensive end Julius Peppers, who turned 34 years old last m
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Chicago Bears’ Top Free-Agency Targets at Defensive End
The Chicago Bears have a need at defensive end as free agency approaches. Who should they be targeting? NFL analyst Matt Miller is here to break down whom your team should go after. Check out the video to see whom the Be
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5 Cuts That Could Create Serious Cap Space for the Bears
As the Chicago Bears enter the offseason, they have a lot of holes but not a lot cap space to fill them. According to Over The Cap, the Bears have less than $6 million to spend on free agents and draft picks. There is a lot they can do to make more s
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