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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 ...

Kevin White vs. Brandon Marshall: Which WR Is a Better Fit for Jay Cutler?
The Chicago Bears drafted Kevin White with the seventh pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. How will White perform for the Bears? Will he be a better fit for Jay Cutler than Brandon Marshall? Watch as Stephen Nelson and Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Matt Bowen
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5 Things We Learned from the Chicago Bears’ OTAs
For the first time since the NFL draft concluded earlier this month, the Chicago Bears held organized team activities (OTAs) this week. Their three-day practice session began on May 27 and ends May 29. At the start of OTAs on Wednesday, Chicago Bears
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Insider Buzz: Bears Won’t Rework Deal of Potential Holdout Martellus Bennett
Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett has been absent from team OTAs. Will Bennett hold out of training camp? Are the Bears concerned about a potential holdout? Watch as Bleacher Report NFL Insider Jason Cole discusses Bennett's holdout in the v
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Chicago Bears: Creating the Blueprint for Optimal Offense in 2015
Today's NFL is all about the offensive side of the football, and when the Chicago Bears hired Marc Trestman to be the team's head coach in 2013, he was expected to turn a defensive-minded Bears team into an offensive juggernaut. "It's a great
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How Bears Can Fill Void on Defense After Release of Ray McDonald
The Chicago Bears released Ray McDonald after his latest domestic violence arrest. Will the loss of McDonald have a big impact on the Bears defense? How can they make up for the loss of McDonald? Watch as Stephen Nelson and Bleacher Report NFL Analy
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Chicago Bears: Early Rookie Progress Reports
Following the conclusion of the NFL draft earlier this month, all of the Chicago Bears' rookies participated in rookie minicamp May 8-10. For many of Chicago's rookies, it was their first chance to practice in months. "It’s an amazing feeling,"
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Chicago Bears: Full Position Breakdown and Depth Chart Analysis at Quarterback
The most important player on a football field is the quarterback, and in order for the Chicago Bears to be successful in 2015, they are going to need consistent production from the position. The Bears relied heavily on the passing game the last two s
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Ray McDonald Arrested: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction on DE
Chicago Bears defensive end Ray McDonald was arrested for a domestic violence charge on Monday—another in a line of arrests and accusations levied against him. The Bears have since released McDonald. Continue for updates. McDonald's Mother Clai
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How Brock Vereen Can Become a Playmaker in the Chicago Bears’ New Defense
The Chicago Bears have been searching for years to find a versatile playmaker in their secondary, and 2014 fourth-round pick Brock Vereen has a chance to develop into one in the team's new 3-4 defense. The Bears moved up in the draft last year to tak
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Can Chicago Bears Rely on Matt Forte as True Workhorse in 2015?
The Chicago Bears added Jacquizz Rodgers this offseason. Does this addition mean Matt Forte will get fewer carries? Watch as Stephen Nelson and Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Matt Bowen discuss the Bears running game in the video above.Read more Chicag
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