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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 ...

Re-Grading Chicago Bears’ Past 5 Drafts
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace has been busy adding free agents this offseason, but starting next week, he will have the opportunity to build the organization for the future when the NFL draft begins on April 30. In order to build for the fu
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Chicago Bears Draft Countdown: Making the Case for Jalen Collins
Much of the focus this offseason for the Chicago Bears has centered around whom they will select with the seventh overall pick in next week's draft, but the players they select between Rounds 2 and 6 will be just as important. While the Bears will be
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Ranking the Chicago Bears’ Biggest Needs to Address in the 2015 Draft
With a little over a week until the draft, the Chicago Bears have to start tightening up their big board and identifying where they can fill some of their holes. A successful draft usually means you can come away with at least three starte
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Chicago Bears 2015 Schedule: Win-Loss Predictions for Every Game
The Chicago Bears have been one of the NFL's busiest franchises this offseason after finishing with a 5-11 record in 2014. After firing general manager Phil Emery and head coach Marc Trestman in late December, the Bears hired Ryan Pace to be the team
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5 Creative Moves the Chicago Bears Can Pull on Draft Day
The Chicago Bears currently hold one pick in each of the first six rounds of this year's NFL draft, but if they are creative once the draft begins on April 30, they may be able to add more than just six new players to their roster. At his introductor
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2015 Draft Sleepers Who’d Fit Perfectly with the Chicago Bears
The NFL draft is now officially less than two weeks away, and the Chicago Bears are likely narrowing down their big board and focusing on those players who they think will be available once the draft begins on April 30. Much of the focus right now is
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Madden 15: Walter Payton’s Community Legend Card Hits Ultimate Team
One of the greatest running backs in NFL history is being honored by EA Sports in the form of a new community legend card in Madden 15's Ultimate Team mode. Anyone who logs into MUT from April 15-21 will automatically receive the new Payton card. Her
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5 Best Options for the Chicago Bears with the No. 7 Pick in 2015 Draft
We are now less than two weeks away from the start of the NFL draft. The Chicago Bears hold the seventh overall pick and hope to land an immediate-impact player. Who are the best options for the Bears in the first round? The five best choices c
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5 Mid-Round Quarterbacks Chicago Bears Should Target in 2015 NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears have their quarterback in place for the 2015 season in Jay Cutler, but general manager Ryan Pace noted earlier this offseason he is always on the lookout for talent at the position. "It's a good idea to add a quarterback every year,
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Chicago Bears Draft Countdown: Making the Case for Randy Gregory
The Chicago Bears struggled to get pressure on opposing quarterbacks last season, and they decided to address that issue in free agency by signing outside linebacker Pernell McPhee to help anchor the team's new 3-4 defense. In addition to McPhee, the
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