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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 ...

Stat Blast: Where Matt Forte Did His Damage in Week 1
With Week 1 now over, it's time to recap the stats of some of the most notable players, and that includes Matt Forte. Where did Forte make most of his yards? Where is he strongest on the field? Find out in the above video as we break down Forte
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Breaking Down Key Matchup That Will Define Chicago Bears’ Clash vs. Arizona
Week 2 of the NFL season sees the Chicago Bears take on the Arizona Cardinals.What is the key matchup that could decide the game? How do the Bears avoid going 0-2?Watch as Stephen Nelson and Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Matt Miller break down the
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Chicago Bears Week 2 Stock Report
The first week of the NFL regular season is officially in the books, and the 0-1 Chicago Bears are set to take on the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2 at Soldier Field. Chicago's offense played consistent football against the Green Bay Packers in Week 1,
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5 Adjustments Chicago Bears Must Make in Week 2 Matchup with Arizona Cardinals
The Chicago Bears flashed some of their potential in their Week 1 matchup with the Green Bay Packers, but they ultimately lost 31-23 on Sunday afternoon at home. Despite the loss, head coach John Fox came away with some positives. "Green Bay is a pre
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5 Biggest Takeaways from Chicago Bears’ Week 1 Loss
The Chicago Bears squared off against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on Sunday for the 191st time, but they fell to 0-1 on the season following a 31-23 loss. The Bears had the ball for over 31 minutes and registered 402 total yards of offense
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Chicago Bears Flash Potential in Week 1 Loss to Green Bay Packers
Prior to the Chicago Bears' Week 1 matchup with the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, very few thought the Bears would be able to beat quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. ESPN.com's Rob Demovsky and Jeff Dickerson, SI.com's Don Banks and Bleac
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5 Bold Predictions for Chicago Bears’ Week 1 Matchup
After months of waiting, the 2015 regular season will get underway for the Chicago Bears this Sunday when they square off against the Green Bay Packers. The Bears and Packers have met 190 times before, and the Bears hold a 93-91-6 all-time reco
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Matt Forte Embracing Leadership Role for Overlooked Chicago Bears
After finishing the 2013 season with an 8-8 record, the Chicago Bears appeared poised to take the next step in 2014. The Bears struggled on both sides of the football last season, and they finished the year with a disappointing 5-11 record. Chicago m
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Chicago Bears Week 1 Stock Report
This Sunday afternoon, the Chicago Bears will take on the Green Bay Packers for the 191st time. The Bears currently hold an edge in the all-time series, with a 93-91-6 record. The Bears made a lot of changes this offseason after the organization hire
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Chicago Bears: Breaking Down Final Roster and Week 1 Starters
After going 3-1 in their first preseason under new head coach John Fox, the Chicago Bears had to reduce their roster from 75 players to 53 players before 4 p.m. on Saturday. "We've got tough decisions to make, and we'll have to work through that," Fo
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