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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 ...

5 Dark-Horse Candidates to Make Chicago Bears’ Final 53-Man Roster
Many spots on the Chicago Bears' 53-man roster for the 2015 season are already set in stone, but there are a handful of spots that will be up for grabs later this summer. The team held a handful of different minicamp and OTA sessions earlier this off
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Chicago Bears: Full Position Breakdown and Depth Chart Analysis at Tight End
In 2014, Martellus Bennett became the first Chicago Bears tight end to be named to the Pro Bowl since Mike Ditka back in 1965. For many years in Chicago, the tight end position was viewed primarily as an extra offensive lineman, but that all changed
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Can Tim Jennings Return to Pro Bowl Form in the Chicago Bears’ New Defense?
Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings flourished playing under former head coach Lovie Smith, but the veteran defensive back took a step back last season playing in defensive coordinator Mel Tucker's scheme. Jennings was a Pro Bowler in 2012 and 2013
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Stat Predictions for Chicago Bears’ 2015 Wide Receivers
The Chicago Bears may have traded Brandon Marshall, but they replaced him with a potentially dominant rookie in Kevin White.Which Chicago receiver will be the most productive in 2015? Who will catch the most touchdowns?Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Bleach
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Setting Realistic Expectations for Each Chicago Bears Rookie
The Chicago Bears added six new players to their roster via the NFL draft in 2015, and an additional 16 players were signed as undrafted free agents. While most of Chicago's draft picks are expected to make a contribution this season, some of th
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5 Players Who Might Find Themselves on Chicago Bears’ Practice Squad in 2015
The NFL does not have a minor league system, so the closest thing a team has to a developmental system is its practice squad. Players who are not good enough to stick on the 53-man roster but are too good to just let go typically land on a
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Predicting the Last 5 In, Last 5 out for Chicago Bears’ Final 53-Man Roster
Throughout the 2015 offseason, the Chicago Bears have been evaluating their roster and determining which players will make up the team's final 53-man roster. Head coach John Fox has been pleased with how his team has performed so far this offseason,
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Should Chicago Bears Extend WR Alshon Jeffery Before Start of 2015 Season?
Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is in the final year of his contract. Should the Bears give Jeffery a contract extension? How valuable is he to the Bears offense? Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Matt Bowen discuss Jef
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Jay Cutler Finally in Perfect Situation in Chicago Bears Offense
Few players in the NFL receive as much scrutiny as Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler does, but he is finally in a perfect situation in Chicago's offense in 2015. Cutler forced his way out of Denver back in 2009 because of the hiring of Josh McDani
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Predicting the 2015 Chicago Bears Starting Defensive Line
The Chicago Bears defense has been a focus of the team's 2015 offseason, and it added Florida State defensive tackle Eddie Goldman to bolster the line. Who will start on the defensive line? What can Bears fans expect from the defense in 2015?
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