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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 ...

After Brandon Marshall Trade, Bears at Point of No Return with QB Jay Cutler
One down, one to go? The Chicago Bears have agreed to trade veteran receiver Brandon Marshall to the New York Jets, per Aaron Leming of Bear Report, leaving the team with one major decision to make before the start of the new league year next Thursda
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Should Bears Draft Freak Speed-Rusher or Sign Veteran Sack Artist in Offseason?
The Chicago Bears hold the seventh overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft, and the team is looking to improve the defense. Should the Bears look toward the draft or free agency to find a pass-rusher? Who could make an instant impact?Watch as Stephen
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Pre-Free Agency Salary-Cap Update for the Chicago Bears
Teams can start negotiating with free agents March 7 but can't officially sign them until March 10. As it currently stands, the Chicago Bears have $28.6 million in cap space, according to OverTheCap.com. Having nearly $30 million in cap space allows
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Why Rahim Moore Would Be Ideal Fit at Free Safety for Chicago Bears
No other position on Chicago's roster over the last decade has had as much turnover as the free safety position, but the Bears may be able to finally find a solution when free agency officially opens on March 10. Even though New England's Devin McCou
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Lance Briggs: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation Surrounding Free-Agent LB
Lance Briggs is a free-agent-to-be, and the linebacker will be looking for a new home, as the Chicago Bears reportedly don't plan on bringing the defensive star back in 2015. Continue for updates. Briggs Reportedly Done in Chicago Thursday, March 5 B
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How Moving Kyle Long to Tackle Can Solidify the Chicago Bears Offensive Line
Kyle Long may be a two-time Pro Bowl guard, but he can help solidify Chicago's offensive line if the Bears move him to tackle this offseason. He was drafted 20th overall by the Bears back in 2013, and many, including Long, were surprised they drafted
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Intimidating Strong Safety Chicago Bears Must Target in Round 1 of NFL Draft
Landon Collins enters the 2015 NFL draft as Matt Miller's highest-rated strong safety prospect, and he will certainly garner the attention of many NFL teams. Which teams would be an ideal fit for Collins? How high could he be drafted? Watc
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Weighing the Pros and Cons of Chicago Bears’ Top Free-Agent Targets
NFL free agency is set to officially begin on March 10, and the Chicago Bears are currently in the process of narrowing down their list of free-agent targets. As general manager Ryan Pace and head coach John Fox go through their list of potential tar
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Shutdown Cornerback Headlines Chicago Bears 2015 Free-Agent Big Board
The Chicago Bears have a lot of needs to address this offseason. Do they need to focus on improving their defense? Who should they target in free agency? Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Chris Simms discuss the Bears' offseason i
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Free Agent or Draft: How Should the Chicago Bears Fill Their Biggest Holes?
The page on the calendar turns to March, and it's now time to start focusing on how the Bears will fill the holes on their roster. Free agency is up first on March 10 followed by the NFL draft on April 30. While the Bears have about $25 million
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