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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 ...

Will the Bears’ Switch to a 3-4 Defense Revitalize Jared Allen’s Career?
Just months following the least productive season of his NFL career, Chicago Bears edge-rusher Jared Allen is attempting to learn a new position for a style of defense he's never played. The defensive refashioning in Chicago has delivered early
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Why Kyle Long Has Chance to Become New Face of Franchise in 2015
When you think of the Chicago Bears past and present, defense comes to mind. With names like Butkus, Singletary, Urlacher, Briggs and Tillman staking their claim as face of the franchise, it's guard Kyle Long who's looking to shift the focus back to
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Chicago Bears: Ranking Remaining Offseason Priorities
The Chicago Bears have been one of the NFL's busiest teams this offseason, but there are still a handful of areas they need to address before the season starts. The Bears added a bevy of new players to their roster via free agency and the draft, and
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Should the Chicago Bears Ease Up on Matt Forte’s Workload?
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte is fighting a noble fight. But it's one often lost in his chosen profession as age and money—two familiar foes—clash. Now a third combatant is possibly set to enter the ring: declining touches. All th
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Chicago Bears Veterans Who Have Been Put on Notice This Offseason
The Chicago Bears have added many new faces to their roster via free agency and the draft in the last few months, and that means many of the team's veterans have been put on notice this offseason. Being "put on notice" often means a player is now on
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Early Predictions for the Chicago Bears’ Final 53-Man Roster
With the draft in the books, the Chicago Bears now have their full set of players they will bring to training camp. A few more minor moves might be made between now and then, but it's time to start focusing on who might make this team. The team is ma
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How the Chicago Bears Can Get the Most out of Their Pass-Rushers in 2015
When thinking about Chicago Bears greats—particularly on the defensive side of the football—names like Richard Dent, Steve McMichael and Dan Hampton quickly come to mind. When the Bears were dominating in the mid-to-late 1980s, that trio
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Envisioning Chicago Bears’ Starting Lineup for 2015 Season
The NFL draft has come and gone, and the Chicago Bears now have a better idea of who their starters are going to be in 2015. While the starters at positions like quarterback, running back and wide receiver appear to be set in stone, many other positi
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5 Positions Chicago Bears Must Still Address Before 2015 Season
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace has been one of the league's busiest executives this offseason. Pace traded wide receiver Brandon Marshall, signed 14 new free agents, re-signed seven players, drafted six rookies and added 15 undrafted free ag
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Breaking Down the Chicago Bears’ Roster After the 2015 NFL Draft
Head coach John Fox has to be pleased with the way the 2015 NFL draft unfolded for the Chicago Bears. Fox and general manager Ryan Pace got a ton of value with each of their six picks. It's now time for Fox and his coaching staff to acclimate the roo
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