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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: 5 Most Crucial Training Camp Position Battles to Watch
The Chicago Bears will hold their first official training camp practice of 2015 on July 30, and the team will remain in Bourbonnais, Illinois, until camp concludes on August 16. Many of Chicago's starting jobs are already secured, but there are still
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3 Factors That Could Help Chicago Bears Shock NFL World in 2015
The Chicago Bears head into 2015 with high expectations under new head coach John Fox. Why could they shock fans in 2015? What makes them a contender? Watch as Stephen Nelson and Bleacher Report NFL analyst Chris Simms discuss the Bears' upcoming se
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How the Chicago Bears Can Get the Most out of Jared Allen in 2015
They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but the Chicago Bears are hoping veteran Jared Allen can find new life as an outside linebacker this season. Kansas City drafted Allen in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL draft, and he registered
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Chicago Bears’ Projected Final 53-Man Roster, Pre-Training-Camp Edition
The start of training camp is just around the corner for the Chicago Bears, and in the coming weeks, the team's final 53-man roster will start to take shape. The team struggled last season and finished the year with a 5-11 record, but outside linebac
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5 Moves Chicago Bears Should Have Made This Offseason
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace has been one of the league's busiest GM's this offseason. Of the 90 players currently on Chicago's roster, over 40 of them were added this offseason via free agency or the draft. Pace addressed needs on th
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Why Kevin White Is the Key to the Chicago Bears’ Success on Offense This Season
A year ago at this time, wide receiver Kevin White was preparing for his senior season at West Virginia. But in a few short weeks, he will be lining up on the fields at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois, as he begins his first train
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Chicago Bears: Recapping the Latest Buzz Heading into Training Camp
It is hard to believe, but the Chicago Bears will open up training camp in less than three weeks. The sting of a 5-11 2014 season has faded away, and optimism in Chicago is high following an overhaul of the organization's front office and coaching st
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Chicago Bears: Defensive Position-by-Position Breakdown and Depth Chart Analysis
In approximately three weeks, the Chicago Bears will report to training camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois. The team will hold non-padded practices on July 30 and July 31 before holding its first padded practice on August 1.
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3 Burning Questions Heading into Chicago Bears’ 2015 Training Camp
The Chicago Bears start a new era in Chicago with a new head coach in John Fox and defensive coordinator in Vic Fangio. What are the important questions facing the Bears? What should fans pay attention to in 2015? Watch as Stephen Nelson and Hub Ark
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Ranking Chicago Bears’ Top 5 Sleepers to Watch in Camp
Much of the focus later this month at Chicago Bears training camp will be centered on big-name players like quarterback Jay Cutler, outside linebacker Jared Allen and free safety Antrel Rolle, but there are some sleepers to keep an eye on once traini
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