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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 ...

How Lamarr Houston Can Be an X-Factor in Chicago’s New Defense in 2015
The 2014 season was not kind to Chicago's Lamarr Houston, but the defensive end has a chance to be an X-factor for the Bears in 2015 under new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. From a production standpoint, Houston finished the season with just 11 ta
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The Chicago Bears’ Round 1 Big Board Before Combine
The NFL Scouting Combine kicks off this week. This is the perfect chance for the Chicago Bears to key in on their top prospects and set their big board going into the pro days. As the Bears set up their big board, it should be defense-oriented.
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Chicago Bears: Latest Combine News and Rumors
The Chicago Bears and new general manager Ryan Pace will get their first chance to get up close and personal with the 2015 draft class as the NFL Scouting Combine begins on February 17. Workouts for various position groups at the combine are set to b
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Chicago Bears’ Salary-Cap Breakdown by Position
In order for the Chicago Bears to make a drastic turnaround from their five-win season last year, they are going to have to bring in a new influx of talent, especially on defense. As they currently sit, the Bears have $115,269,062 devoted to pl
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Jason Pierre-Paul vs. Buster Skrine: Who Should Be Bears’ Top Free-Agent Target?
The Chicago Bears head into the 2015 NFL offseason with plenty of needs, especially on defense. Which free-agent target should they prioritize? How could he make an impact on the Bears defense? Watch as Stephen Nelson and Bleacher Report
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Brandon Marshall: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation on WR’s Future with Bears
Brandon Marshall's future in the NFL isn't in doubt, but his short-term outlook with the Chicago Bears isn't as clear as it might seem. Continue for updates. Cole Weighs In On Marshall's Future Thursday, Feb. 12 Jason C
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5 Free Agents Who Won’t Be Signing with the Chicago Bears
After a disappointing 2014 season, the Chicago Bears plan on revamping and improving their roster this offseason under the guidance of new general manager Ryan Pace, and the first place he is going to start is in free agency. While the 2015 free-agen
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6 Linebackers the Chicago Bears Must Consider in 2015 NFL Draft
When you think of the Bears' history, you can't help but evoke the names of Dick Butkus, Mike Singletary, Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs. The Bears are known for having franchise-building linebackers and a direct correlation can be drawn from
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Analyzing Chicago Bears’ Best Trade Options with 7th Pick in NFL Draft
Following a disappointing 5-11 season in 2014, the Chicago Bears will now start to rebuild the organization from the ground up. The organization made changes to the front office and coaching staff by bringing in general manager Ryan Pace and head coa
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Why Missouri’s Shane Ray Is Such an Intriguing Possible Draft Pick for Bears
The Chicago Bears need talent on defense in the worst way. Missouri's Shane Ray figures to be one of the first defensive players taken in the 2015 NFL draft. Naturally, the two have been linked early on in the draft process—with Ray
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