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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 ...

5 Stats the Chicago Bears Must Improve Upon in 2015
When a team wins only five games in a season, it's easy to pick out stats pointing to its poor performance. Out of the many deficient statistical areas the Bears had last season, we decided to point out five key stats this team needs to improve
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5 Stats the Chicago Bears Must Improve Upon in 2015
When a team wins only five games in a season, it's easy to pick out stats pointing to its poor performance. Out of the many deficient statistical areas the Bears had last season, we decided to point out five key stats this team needs to improve
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Bears Draft Stock Watch: 5 Players Rising and Falling on Chicago’s Board
The Chicago Bears have done a nice job of adding depth to their roster via free agency this offseason, but general manager Ryan Pace knows he needs to build his roster through the draft. "The recipe to winning Super Bowls is stringing successful draf
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Bears Draft Stock Watch: 5 Players Rising and Falling on Chicago’s Board
The Chicago Bears have done a nice job of adding depth to their roster via free agency this offseason, but general manager Ryan Pace knows he needs to build his roster through the draft. "The recipe to winning Super Bowls is stringing successful draf
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Can Christian Jones Develop into a Star in the Chicago Bears’ New 3-4 Defense?
After going undrafted in 2014, linebacker Christian Jones has a chance to develop into a star in the Chicago Bears' new 3-4 defense in 2015. Once projected to go somewhere in the middle rounds of the 2014 draft, Jones went undrafted after Jay Glazer
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Can Christian Jones Develop into a Star in the Chicago Bears’ New 3-4 Defense?
After going undrafted in 2014, linebacker Christian Jones has a chance to develop into a star in the Chicago Bears' new 3-4 defense in 2015. Once projected to go somewhere in the middle rounds of the 2014 draft, Jones went undrafted after Jay Glazer
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Jay Cutler Contract: Latest News and Rumors on Negotiations with Bears
The Chicago Bears are on the hook for quarterback Jay Cutler's massive contract, but they reportedly talked to Cutler about restructuring his deal last month. Continue for updates. Report: Cutler, Bears Discussed Contract in February Wednesday
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Jay Cutler Contract: Latest News and Rumors on Negotiations with Bears
The Chicago Bears are on the hook for quarterback Jay Cutler's massive contract, but they reportedly talked to Cutler about restructuring his deal last month. Continue for updates. Report: Cutler, Bears Discussed Contract in February Wednesday
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Best and Worst Moves the Chicago Bears Have Made in Free Agency
The Chicago Bears have been one of the NFL's busiest teams through the first couple of weeks of the new league year. After trading wide receiver Brandon Marshall to the New York Jets earlier this month for a fifth-round pick, general manager Ryan Pac
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Best and Worst Moves the Chicago Bears Have Made in Free Agency
The Chicago Bears have been one of the NFL's busiest teams through the first couple of weeks of the new league year. After trading wide receiver Brandon Marshall to the New York Jets earlier this month for a fifth-round pick, general manager Ryan Pac
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