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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 OLB Sam Acho Becoming a Reliable Piece in Vic Fangio’s Defense
The Chicago Bears signed veteran Sam Acho in the offseason to back up Jared Allen at outside linebacker, but Acho is quietly becoming a reliable piece in defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's scheme. The Bears tried to convert Allen from a 4-3 defensive
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Biggest Takeaways from Chicago Bears’ Week 5 Win
After starting off the season 0-3, the Chicago Bears improved to 2-3 on the year following their 18-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 5. The Bears controlled the clock for over 33 minutes and finished the game with 328 yards of total off
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Enigmatic Jay Cutler Proves He Cares with Tenacious Comeback Upset
"The composure of Jay Cutler!" The Fox broadcast crew gushed over Cutler's ice-cold victory-sealing play: a shoestring pickup off a turfed shotgun snap, an instinctual flick of the wrist just in time to avoid the Kansas City Chiefs pass rush, a pillo
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Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler Proves He Can Excel Without Top WR in Week 5 Win
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler was without wide receivers Alshon Jeffery and Eddie Royal against the Kansas City Chiefs, but he proved in Chicago's 18-17 victory on Sunday he can excel without a top wide receiver. According to the Daily He
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Robbie Gould Becomes Bears’ All-Time Points Leader vs. Chiefs
Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould overtook Kevin Butler on Sunday to become the franchise's all-time leading scorer. With a 30-yard field goal in the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs, Gould collected the 1,118th point of his career, movin
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Why Matt Forte Will Be a Valuable but Dangerous Trade-Deadline Commodity
The Chicago Bears are entering a time when short-term anguish will lead to long-term gains. Or at least that’s the ideal goal of any rebuilding phase, with this one taking place under a new head coach and a new general manager. The old, decayin
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Can Chicago Bears WR Marquess Wilson Become a Go-to Receiver for Jay Cutler?
Chicago Bears wide receiver Marquess Wilson was expected to take a big step forward during the 2014 season, but an injury in training camp slowed down his development. Now that he is healthy—and a couple of Chicago's top receivers are hurt&mdas
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Chicago Bears Week 5 Stock Report
After a disappointing start to the 2015 season, the Chicago Bears recorded their first victory of the season in Week 4 at home against the Oakland Raiders. The Bears improved to 1-3 on the year, and they are set to take on the Kansas City Chiefs at A
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Pernell McPhee Is Quickly Becoming the New Face of the Chicago Bears Defense
Outside linebacker Pernell McPhee has played just four games for the Chicago Bears, but he is quickly becoming the new face of the team's defense. When the Bears signed McPhee to a five-year contract this offseason, he said he wanted to help the Bea
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Willie Young Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation Surrounding Bears LB
Having already traded Jared Allen to the Carolina Panthers, the Chicago Bears may not be done dealing, with Willie Young possibly the next man out the door. Continue for updates. Young Unhappy with Role in Bears Defense Sunday, Oct. 4 Pro Football Ta
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