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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 ...

Adam Gase to Bears: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
Working with Peyton Manning has typically been referred to as an offensive coach's dream. Not only is the man in charge trusting perhaps the greatest quarterback in history, but he's also setting himself up to look smarter in the process. &
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5 Biggest Changes the Chicago Bears Must Still Make This Offseason
It's been a productive offseason for the Chicago Bears so far. They found their new general manager, and the coaching staff is starting to round into form. Even after checking off some key tasks, major moves and decisions remain. Taking a stron
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Chicago Bears: Vic Fangio Doesn’t Have the Staff for a 3-4 Defense Yet
According to Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com, the Chicago Bears have made Vic Fangio their new defensive coordinator, a move that has been lauded by Bears Nation. Even the players are excited for him to come on board. Fangio's success in San Fra
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Can New Chicago Bears Head Coach John Fox Fix Jay Cutler?
The Chicago Bears hired John Fox to be their new head coach following a disappointing 5-11 season in 2014.What does Fox's hiring mean for quarterback Jay Cutler? Should the Bears move on from the 31-year-old?Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Bleacher Rep
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With Vic Fangio in Place, Finding Right OC Is Bears’ Next Most Important Move
The Chicago Bears are one offensive coordinator hire away from assembling an all-star coaching staff for the 2015 season. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the Bears won the race to hire former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Vic
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Is New DC Vic Fangio Right Hire to Revive Chicago Bears Defense?
The Chicago Bears have hired Vic Fangio to be their new defensive coordinator, according to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports. Is this the right hire for the Bears? How much of an impact can Fangio have on the Bears defense? Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Bl
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Vic Fangio to Bears: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
Desperately seeking answers for a defense that's been among the NFL's worst over the last two years, the Chicago Bears have scored a coup by hiring Vic Fangio to be their new defensive coordinator. The Bears confirmed the move: According to Jason La
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5 Mistakes Chicago Bears Can’t Repeat in 2015 Offseason
In order for the Chicago Bears to get themselves back into playoff contention in 2015, they cannot repeat the same mistakes they made last offseason. This offseason started off with a bang when the organization decided to fire general manager P
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Chicago Bears: GM Ryan Pace Makes Right Move by Hiring John Fox
In a matter of weeks, the Chicago Bears have gone from being led by Phil Emery and Marc Trestman to being led by Ryan Pace and John Fox. That's quite a transformation—and one that is welcomed with great enthusiasm by Bears fans. It can be argue
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Chicago Bears’ Top Free-Agent Targets for the 2015 Offseason
The Chicago Bears have many questions heading into the offseason. Whom should the Bears target in free agency? What are their positions of need? Watch as Stephen Nelson and Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Chris Simms discuss the Bears' offseason in the
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