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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 ...
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Insider Buzz: Chicago Bears in No Rush to Extend Forte and Jeffery Contracts
The Chicago Bears are facing some interesting contract scenarios with players such as Martellus Bennett and Matt Forte. What is the Bears' strategy for locking up these players? Watch as Bleacher Report NFL Insider Jason Cole discusses the Bear
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Chicago Bears Who’ve Turned Heads in Offseason Workouts
The Chicago Bears wrapped up their second series of organized team activities (OTAs) late last week, and a handful of players have turned heads with their performances on the field in the last few weeks. Chicago's first voluntary OTA session was held
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How Can Chicago Bears Chase Down Packers and Contend for NFC North Title?
The Chicago Bears will look to bounce back in 2015 after a disastrous 2014 season. What are the keys for a successful Bears season? Is it put-up-or-shut-up time for Jay Cutler? Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Matt Bowen discuss
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How Have Chicago Bears Addressed Biggest Weaknesses from 2014?
To say the 2014 season was a disappointment for the Chicago Bears would be an understatement. The Bears were coming off an 8-8 season in 2013, and the team had just added pass-rushers Jared Allen, Lamarr Houston and Willie Young in free agency to sol
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‘Most Interchangeable’ Front 7 in NFL Will Revive Chicago Bears Defense in 2015
The Chicago Bears suffered a big blow to their defense when Ray McDonald was released in May, but the team addressed a few major needs in the draft. What should fans expect in 2015? Who will make a big difference on Chicago's defense? Watch as
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Chicago Bears Running Back Ka’Deem Carey Faces a Make-or-Break Offseason in 2015
No position in the NFL gets cycled through more quickly than the running back position, and the Chicago Bears' Ka'Deem Carey may see his career in Chicago end this offseason before ever getting a real chance to prove himself in the regular seaso
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Checking in on Chicago Bears’ Biggest Project Players
While many Chicago Bears fans have been focusing on the team's big-name free-agent acquisitions or top draft picks during organized team activities (OTAs), there are many project players working hard this offseason to earn not only a roster spot, but
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Bears Shouldn’t Extend ‘Defiant’ Martellus Bennett Until He Proves Consistency
The Chicago Bears have gotten solid production out of tight end Martellus Bennett, and he becomes a free agent in 2017.Should the Bears extend Bennett? What does he bring to their offensive attack?Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Bleacher Report NFL Analyst
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Shea McClellin Can Find New Life in the Chicago Bears’ 3-4 Defense in 2015
British writer William Edward Hickson once wrote, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again," and Chicago Bears inside linebacker Shea McClellin is taking Hickson's advice this offseason as he moves to his third different position in four y
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Chicago Bears OTA Standouts Worth Keeping an Eye on This Offseason
The Chicago Bears kicked off organized team activities (OTAs) on May 27, and the full-team practice session ended on May 29. The team has two more three-day OTA sessions remaining before the start of training camp at the end of July, and its next OTA
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