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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 Preseason: Week 3 Stock Report
It is hard to believe, but two preseason games have come and gone and only two more remain for the Chicago Bears before the start of the regular season. The Bears are 2-0 this preseason after defeating the Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts, and t
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What to Watch for in Chicago Bears’ 3rd Preseason Game
Two preseason games are already in the books for the Chicago Bears, and they will head to Cincinnati in the third week of the preseason to take on the Bengals on August 29 at 6:30 p.m. CT. Teams typically play their starters deep into the third quart
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Chicago Bears’ Biggest Preseason Disappointments So Far
After the Chicago Bears defeated the Indianapolis Colts 23-11 over the weekend, they improved to 2-0 in the preseason. Wins and losses during the preseason mean little, but preseason games help coaches determine which 53 players will make the team's
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Chicago Bears Quarterbacks Look Sharp vs. Colts in Preseason Week 2
The Chicago Bears came away with a 23-11 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday night, and one of the biggest storylines was the play of the team's quarterbacks without two of its best receivers on the field. Rookie wide receiver Kevin Whit
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Chicago Bears: What We’ve Learned Through Week 2 of Preseason
After breaking training camp over the weekend, the Chicago Bears headed back to Lake Forest, Illinois, before they traveled to Indiana to conduct two practices with the Indianapolis Colts on August 19 and 20. Head coach John Fox thought the joint pra
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Bears Season Preview 2015: Top Storylines and Win-Loss Prediction for Chicago
The Chicago Bears enter 2015 with a new head coach in John Fox and look to improve on a disappointing 2014. What's their predicted record in 2015? Will they make the playoffs?Watch as Bleacher Report NFL Lead Analyst Chris Simms and Adam Lefkoe
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Kevin White Injury Opens Door for Chicago Bears’ Other Young Wide Receivers
When the Chicago Bears drafted West Virginia's Kevin White with the seventh overall pick this past April, general manager Ryan Pace was excited about his new wide receiver. "We couldn't be more thrilled right now," Pace said after the draft, per Larr
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Jared Allen Buying into the New Bears Regime—and a New Position
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois — After the 2013 season, the Minnesota Vikings were looking for a new coach. Jared Allen, whose contract was expiring soon, had something to say about it. "If you hire someone who runs a 3-4 [defense], I'm out of here
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Making Call on the Chicago Bears’ Hardest Remaining Cuts
The Chicago Bears will head to Indianapolis later this week to practice with the Colts just ahead of their preseason matchup on August 22. The Bears are set to hit the road for the first time this preseason, and Saturday's game is scheduled to kickof
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Breaking Down Chicago Bears’ Likely Opening Game Starting Lineup
The Chicago Bears wrapped up their early portion of training camp on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University over the weekend, and the team will resume practices at its training facility in Lake Forest, Illinois, during the preseason. The Bears are
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