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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 ...

Pernell McPhee to Bears: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
Defensive lineman Pernell McPhee picked an opportune time to hit free agency. The 26-year-old is coming off of his most productive season with 7.5 sacks, which was enough to convince the Chicago Bears that he was worth a big investment. The Bea
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Physical Safety Bears Must Draft in Mid Rounds of 2015 NFL Draft
TCU safety Chris Hackett is one of the best safety prospects in the 2015 NFL draft. Which team would be a good fit for Hackett? How will Hackett perform at the next level? Watch as Stephen Nelson and Bleacher Report NFL Draft Analyst Matt Miller dis
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4 Veterans the Chicago Bears Must Part with Before 2015 Season
The Chicago Bears made some noise this past Monday just before the start of free agency when it was reported that Baltimore Ravens defensive end/outside linebacker Pernell McPhee agreed to a five-year deal with the team, according to Aaron Wilson of&
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So the Bears Are Stuck with QB Jay Cutler, Now What?
Maybe the Chicago Bears actively tried to trade quarterback Jay Cutler over the last few weeks, only to find the task impossible enough that a spin campaign is already in the works. Or maybe the Bears did no active shopping, but instead took th
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Chicago Bears Free-Agency Tracker: Updated Signings, Rumors and Grades
Free agency is set to officially begin on Tuesday afternoon, and the Chicago Bears have enough cap space available to possibly make some big moves. According to Over the Cap, the Bears currently have over $28 million available in cap space. In additi
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Pernell McPhee Signing Gives Bears Much-Needed Flexibility for 2015 NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears signing of outside linebacker Pernell McPhee should provide new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio with a versatile chess piece in the front seven and new general manager Ryan Pace with attractive flexibility at the No. 7 overall pick
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Last-Minute Guide to the Chicago Bears’ Free Agency
Free agency doesn't officially start until March 10, but the deals are coming in fast and furious under the NFL's "legal tampering" window. The Bears have a new regime and are focused on turning over a new leaf. First-year general manager Ryan
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Chicago Bears Free Agency 2015: Tracking Signings and Rumored Contracts
The Chicago Bears have kept themselves busy this offseason. First, they fired Marc Trestman and replaced him with John Fox. Then, they added Adam Gase as the new offensive coordinator. Chicago also has a new general manger in Ryan Pace, who took
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Chicago Bears: 5 Bargain Free Agents Who Would Have an Impact in 2015
The beginning of free agency typically revolves around big-money free agents who are expected to make immediate impacts, but many bargain free agents can still make big impacts for their new teams. The Chicago Bears will likely be in the running for
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Jimmy Clausen, Bears Agree to New Contract: Latest Details and Reaction
The Chicago Bears have reached an agreement to re-sign quarterback Jimmy Clausen. Financial terms of the one-year contract were not immediately released. Chicago passed along word of the deal on social media: Veteran NFL columnist Dan Pompei notes n
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