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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: Full Position Breakdown and Depth-Chart Analysis at Safety
No Chicago Bears position group has received more scrutiny over the course of the last decade than safety. Mike Brown manned the free safety position for the Bears from 2000 to 2008 and is considered the team's last star safety. He was an All-Pr
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Chicago Bears’ Offseason State of the Union
In a little more than a month, the Chicago Bears will open up training camp in Bourbonnais, Illinois, under the guidance of new head coach John Fox. Fox will not be the only new face stepping onto the fields on the campus of Olivet Nazarene Universit
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Who Will Be Chicago Bears’ Offensive MVP in 2015?
The Chicago Bears have a lot of talented players on their offense.Who will be the Bears' offensive MVP in 2015?Watch as Stephen Nelson and Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Chris Simms discuss the Bears offense in the video above.Read more Chicago Bears ne
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Rounding Up Chicago Bears’ Offseason Buzz, Post-Minicamps
The Chicago Bears wrapped up their final minicamp practice of the year late last week, and the team will now have the next several weeks off before training camp begins on July 30. The Bears will hold training camp on the campus of Olivet Nazarene Un
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Fact or Fiction for Chicago Bears’ Biggest Offseason Question Marks
It is hard to believe, but a big part of the NFL offseason has already passed by. And the Chicago Bears will open up training camp late next month. The Bears have gone through many changes this offseason. A new front office and coaching staff were pu
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Stock Up, Stock Down from Chicago Bears Minicamp
The Chicago Bears look to bounce back in 2015 after a rough 2014 season.Which new player has looked good in minicamp? Whose stock is down?Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Hub Arkush of ChicagoFootball.com discuss the Bears in the video above.Read more Chicag
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Who Is the Chicago Bears’ Most Underrated Playmaker?
Few things went right for the Chicago Bears' defense during former head coach Marc Trestman's tenure from 2013 to 2014, but veteran defensive tackle Jeremiah Ratliff quietly put up impressive numbers in defensive coordinator Mel Tucker's 4-3 scheme.E
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Daniel Thomas to Bears: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
The Chicago Bears reportedly added depth to their backfield Thursday by signing former Miami Dolphins running back Daniel Thomas. Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun reported the news. Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel provided some insight
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Over/Under: How Many Games Will Chicago Bears Win in 2015?
The Chicago Bears head into the 2015 season with a new head coach in John Fox and a familiar face under center in Jay Cutler. Could the Bears exceed seven wins? Which players are crucial to their success in 2015?Watch as Stephen Nelson and
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Chicago Bears: Full Position Breakdown and Depth-Chart Analysis at Wide Receiver
During the 2013 regular season, few wide receiver duos in the NFL were better than the Chicago Bears' Alshon Jeffery and Brandon Marshall. Jeffery burst onto the scene with 89 catches for 1,421 yards and seven touchdowns and was named to his first Pr
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