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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 ...

Who Are the Experts Predicting to the Bears in the 1st Round of the NFL Draft?
Ever since the final selection was made in last year's NFL draft, experts have been trying to predict where each of college football's top prospects are going to land in the 2015 draft. After a disappointing 2014 season, the Chicago Bears are set to
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Safest, Riskiest Choices the Chicago Bears Might Consider in the 2015 NFL Draft
The NFL draft comes to Chicago April 30. The hometown team certainly has a multitude of options after using a "prove it" approach for the bulk of its free-agent signings. In the first round, the Chicago Bears are poised to take the best player
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2015 Fantasy Football Outlook for Chicago Bears Stars
The Chicago Bears Stars must persevere offensively as the process of rebuilding a once-proud defense continues in 2015. Martellus Bennett, Alshon Jeffery and Matt Forte will shine, despite learning their third offensive scheme in four years. The Bear
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Moves Chicago Bears Will Regret Not Making This Offseason
Even though the Chicago Bears have added a lot of talented players to their roster in free agency so far this offseason, they may eventually regret some of the moves they did not make. Since taking the job in early January, general manager Ryan
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Chicago Bears’ Top Needs, Fits for 2015 NFL Draft to Build for the Future
The NFL draft is quickly approaching, and the Chicago Bears have plenty of needs they still need to address this offseason if they want to be competitive in 2015. General manager Ryan Pace acted quickly in free agency, signing outside linebacker Pern
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What Should Chicago Bears Do with the No. 7 Pick in the 2015 NFL Draft?
The Chicago Bears hold the seventh overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft and have a ton of holes to fill on their roster. Which positions should they target in the draft? Who could fall to the Chicago Bears at No. 7? Watch as Stephen Nelson
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5 Chicago Bears Players Who Should See Their Roles Expand in 2015
The Chicago Bears have been busy adding new pieces to their roster this offseason via free agency, but there are a handful of players already on the roster who could see their roles expand in 2015. Much of the focus this offseason will be placed on h
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How Ryan Pace Has Overhauled and Improved Bears Roster in His First Offseason
Left with only Phil Emery's dirty mop bucket of a roster, new Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace has not hesitated in embracing the gargantuan task of cleaning up the mess at Halas Hall. Few would have been surprised if Pace—a first
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Grading the Chicago Bears’ 2015 Offseason Additions
The Chicago Bears had an active offseason, which was kicked off by the hiring of new head coach John Fox. How should Bears fans react to their signings? Which players will have an immediate impact in 2015? Watch as Stephen Nelson and Adam Jahns
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Upgrade or Downgrade: Making the Call on the Chicago Bears’ Offseason Additions
There's no doubt general manager Ryan Pace is taking a different approach to free agency. He's trying to bring in a group of veterans who have something to prove and hope they knock it out of the park for the Chicago Bears. It's smart because t
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