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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 ...

Chicago Bears’ Final Free-Agency Outlook and Predictions
Now that the NFL Scouting Combine has come and gone, the Chicago Bears can look toward improving their team via free agency. Free agency officially begins on March 10, but NFL teams are allowed to contact free agents and begin contract negotiations b
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Chicago Bears’ Blueprint for Winning Free Agency
If the Chicago Bears want to move on from their disappointing 2014 season, they will need to make a statement in free agency this offseason. For the Bears to essentially "win" the offseason, they will need to have a solid blueprint in place to help t
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Could Chicago Bears Ever Get Fair Trade Value for Running Back Matt Forte?
The Chicago Bears have a decision to make on what to do with running back Matt Forte this offseason. Will Forte be back with the Bears in 2015? Is there a chance Chicago looks to trade him? Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Hub Arkush of ChicagoFootball.com
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Chicago Bears: Best Options to Replace Lance Briggs This Offseason
We have likely seen the end of Lance Briggs in a Chicago Bears uniform. The seven-time Pro Bowl player patrolled the weak side of the linebacker corps for 12 seasons. With the Bears shifting to a 3-4 scheme, the focus to fill Briggs' spot cente
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Chicago Bears: Latest Free Agency News and Rumors
Most of last week for the Chicago Bears was spent evaluating the 2015 draft class at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis in preparation for the draft, but the team will now turn its focus toward free agency. Between now and the start of free age
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Bears Must Add McCourty, Draft ‘Aldon Smith Clone’ for Ultimate 2015 Defense
The Chicago Bears head toward the 2015 offseason with a big focus on improving their defense.Which positions should they target? Who could make an instant impact on their defense?Watch as Stephen Nelson and Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Chris Simms dis
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6 Hidden Gems the Chicago Bears Should Have Noticed at the Combine
This year's NFL Scouting Combine wasn't short on the excitement. We saw both of the top quarterbacks throw and work out, which is rare, and we saw some freakish athletes who will look to get after those quarterbacks at the next level. While eve
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Chicago Bears Mock Draft: 7-Round Predictions, Post-Combine
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace and head coach John Fox descended upon Indianapolis last week to get an up-close look at this year's draft class at the NFL Scouting Combine. Both spoke for the first time last week since Fox's introductory pre
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Top 10 NFL Free Agents the Chicago Bears Must Sign
Free agency always gives a team the chance to go from worst to first in a heartbeat. In the past few seasons, the Chicago Bears have come out trying to win Day 1 of the free-agency period, but it hasn't generated success on the field. This will
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Veteran Bears Players ‘Would Not Be Upset’ to See WR Brandon Marshall Cut
Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall could be on his way out of the Windy City. Has Marshall played his last game with the Bears? Will the Bears look to draft a wide receiver in the first round? Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Hub Arkush of Chicago
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