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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 ...

Would Mike Vick or Jake Locker Be Good Options to Push Bears QB Jay Cutler?
The Chicago Bears have an interesting decision to make regarding quarterback Jay Cutler this offseason. Could the Bears bring in competition for Cutler this offseason? Who could they look to target in free agency and the draft? Watch as Stephen Nels
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Chicago Bears: 8 Draft Prospects to Watch at 2015 Scouting Combine
Do you miss football already? Well, don't worry because the NFL Scouting Combine is coming your way February 17-23 from Indianapolis. This is the first combine for new team brass Ryan Pace and John Fox. They will look to identify talent fo
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Bears: Boom-or-Bust Prospects Chicago Should Gamble on in NFL Draft
NFL teams like the Chicago Bears work for weeks and months trying to determine which players will be the best fit for their organization in the NFL draft that runs from April 30 to May 2. Some players can be viewed as safe, meaning teams know wh
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Building Chicago Bears’ Ultimate 2015 Offense
The Chicago Bears have a lot of talent on offense but have major questions marks heading into the offseason. How can the Bears improve on offense? Who should they target in free agency and in the draft? Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Bleacher Report NFL A
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5 Cuts That Could Create Cap Space for the Chicago Bears
This Bears team will likely have a good amount of turnover this offseason. General manager Ryan Pace will look to mold a team in his and head coach John Fox's image. This likely means quite a few new faces on defense and some veteran cap casual
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Chicago Bears’ Bargain Guide to the 2015 Offseason
It's no secret that the Chicago Bears need help on both sides of the football this offseason if they want to be competitive in 2015, but not all impact players have to come with a hefty price tag. Throughout the years, many teams in the NFL have been
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Chicago Bears: An Early Look at Potential 2015 Schemes and Best Draft Fits
Now that the Chicago Bears have a completely new coaching staff in place, the organization can start focusing on what schemes they want to run offensively and defensively and whom they can target in the 2015 NFL draft. John Fox was hired as hea
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Rebuilding the Defense Tops Long List of Priorities for Bears This Offseason
New Chicago Bears head coach John Fox knows a thing or two about rebuilding a franchise. He also knows a thing or two about coaching defense. His expertise in both areas helped make Fox a perfectly qualified candidate to take over the Bears, a
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Why the Chicago Bears Absolutely Must Retain Lance Briggs
The Chicago Bears have 20 unrestricted free agents entering the 2015 offseason, and none are more important to retain than Lance Briggs. What looked like a closed door has now cracked opened with a new regime in town. Briggs recently spoke
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Chicago Bears: Who Stays and Who Goes in 2015 Free Agency?
It has been an offseason full of changes for the Chicago Bears ever since the organization opted to fire general manager Phil Emery and head coach Marc Trestman in late December. Now that Ryan Pace is in place as general manager and John Fox has been
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