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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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Chicago Bears Week 15 Stock Report
Following an impressive victory over the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving night, the Chicago Bears looked like they were starting to trend in the right direction. However, following back-to-back losses to the San Francisco 49ers and Washington Redsk
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5 Chicago Bears Making a Case for Extended Playing Time in 2016
After falling 24-21 to the Washington Redskins in Week 14, the Chicago Bears saw their already slim playoff chances take a big hit. The Bears have struggled all year long to get to .500 in the standings, and they will need to win out in order to fini
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Biggest Takeaways from Chicago Bears’ Week 14 Loss
The Chicago Bears came into Week 14 with a 5-7 record following a disappointing loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 13, and they dropped another disappointing game on Sunday against the Washington Redskins. Chicago gained 377 yards of total offen
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Jay Cutler, Alshon Jeffery, Zach Miller’s Post-Week 14 Fantasy Advice
It is now essentially a lost season for the Chicago Bears after they dropped heartbreakers at home to the San Francisco 49ers and Washington the last two weeks on Robbie Gould missed field goals in the waning minutes. Instead of having the chance to
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Poor Execution, Play-Calling Costs Bears in Week 14 Loss to Redskins
The Chicago Bears had a chance to earn just their second win of the season at home in Week 14, but poor execution and play-calling cost the team in its 24-21 loss to the Washington Redskins. The loss dropped the Bears to 5-8 on the year, and they hav
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Are Tight End Martellus Bennett’s Days with the Chicago Bears Numbered?
Martellus Bennett's strong performance in 2014 helped solidify the veteran tight end's place among the NFL's best at the position, but his time with the Chicago Bears could soon come to an end following an up-and-down year both on and off the field i
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Jalen Saunders’ Suspension Reportedly Extended: Latest Comments and Reaction
Chicago Bears practice squad wide receiver Jalen Saunders reportedly had his four-game suspension extended to 10 games Thursday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Saunders was originally suspended Nov. 11 for violating the league's subst
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Chicago Bears Week 14 Stock Report
The Chicago Bears were riding high heading into their Week 13 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers after knocking off the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Thanksgiving night, but the Bears fell 26-20 to San Francisco in overtime at Soldier Field
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Examining Willie Young’s Improvement at Outside Linebacker for the Chicago Bears
Willie Young led the Chicago Bears in sacks last season, but he struggled earlier this year to adapt to his new role as an outside linebacker. After a slow start to 2015, Young is showing improvement on a weekly basis in Chicago's 3-4 defense. In Mar
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Biggest Takeaways from Chicago Bears’ Week 13 Loss
Wins are hard to come by in the NFL, and the Chicago Bears learned that the hard way in their 26-20 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 13. The Bears struggled on offense in the first half, but they were able to claim a 20-13 lead late in the fou
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