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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 ...

Cut, Keep or Restructure: Making Call on the Chicago Bears’ Worst Contracts
As the Chicago Bears continue to search for their next head coach, they also have to start thinking about how their roster will look in 2015. New general manager Ryan Pace might want to purge some of Phil Emery's mistakes, but at what cost? The
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Chicago Bears’ Initial 2015 Round-by-Round Draft Big Board
The Chicago Bears have six selections in the 2015 NFL draft. With holes at a number of positions, new general manager Ryan Pace will have very little wiggle room when it comes to finding players who can contribute right away. Listed in no particular
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How Chicago Bears Should Approach 2015 NFL Free Agency
Following a long, detailed search, the Chicago Bears hired Ryan Pace late last week to be the team's new general manager. Now that Pace is in place, the team will need to hire a new head coach and then focus on improving the team through the draft a
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John Fox Is the Resurrection Coach for the Chicago Bears
John Fox and the Denver Broncos have gone their separate ways, which has just changed the game. His name shot up to the top of many lists of teams searching for a head coach, including the Chicago Bears. As a young general manager, Ryan Pace needs Jo
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Austin, Bowles Among Top Candidates for Bears HC Job, Shanahan Dark Horse
The Chicago Bears are in the process of looking for a new head coach. Who are some of the top candidates for the job? Who is a dark-horse candidate? Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Kevin Fishbain of ChicagoFootball.com discuss the Bears' coachin
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4 Chicago Bears Who Will Be on the Roster Bubble in 2015
New Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace has his work cut out for him before the league year begins March 10, 2015. Not only does Chicago have 21 free agents to evaluate, but there are a handful of players signed through 2015 and beyond who might
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Fantasy Football: Jay Cutler Helped Fantasy Owners More Than His Chicago Bears
How NFL organizations and fantasy football owners feel about the seasons some players have can be as different as the opinions of Republicans and Democrats. There were several football players who helped fantasy owners more often than they helped the
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5 Prospects the Chicago Bears Should Target in 2015 NFL Draft
The Ryan Pace era is set to begin at Halas Hall after the Bears confirmed his appointment Thursday. The new general manager now faces the daunting task of getting the Bears back to the playoffs for the first time since 2010. Pace will look to r
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Bears Must Exercise Patience, Trust in New GM Ryan Pace
With a significant rebuild looming, the Chicago Bears have first chosen a new general manager to lead the way. The team announced Thursday the hiring of 37-year-old Ryan Pace, who has spent the last 14 years working in various capacities i
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Ryan Pace Named Bears GM: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
The Chicago Bears likely have a busy offseason ahead of them as they try to return to playoff contention, and they now have a general manager in place to lead the charge. According to the Bears' official Twitter
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