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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 ...

It’s Over for Cutler in Chicago as Trestman Puts Him in His Place: The Bench
Jay Cutler was benched for Jimmy Clausen. Please read that sentence carefully. Cutler...benched...for Clausen. That's like Chris Rock losing a starting gig to Dane Cook. The news that Clausen will start Sunday against the Detroit Lions was first repo
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Jimmy Clausen Will Start over Jay Cutler vs. Lions in Week 16
The Chicago Bears have benched starting quarterback Jay Cutler in favor of Jimmy Clausen for Week 16.Continue for updates.Cutler Speaks About BenchingThursday, Dec. 18Cutler spoke to the media about the Bears' choice to bench him in favor of Clausen.
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If Bears Fire Marc Trestman, What Should They Look for in a Replacement Coach?
The reeling Chicago Bears appear to be inching closer and closer to moving on from second-year head coach Marc Trestman, a reality that will leave the club with obvious questions about what is desired in the team's next head man. The stoic and profes
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Fixing the Bears Starts with Moving on from Marc Trestman and Phil Emery
The Chicago Bears have been a total disaster in 2014. Should the Bears fire head coach Marc Trestman and general manager Phil Emery? Is Jay Cutler the answer at quarterback? Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Chris Simms disc
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Chris Conte Says NFL Career Worth Long-Term Health Risks
Chicago Bears safety Chris Conte is well aware that injuries suffered while playing in the NFL could adversely impact or even shorten his life. Despite that frightening possibility, he has no qualms about continuing to live out his dream. In an inter
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5 Bold Predictions for the Chicago Bears’ Week 16 Matchup
Mercifully, we are down to the final two weeks of the season for the Bears. The Detroit Lions come to town looking to stomp on their division rivals and take a big step toward winning the NFC North. Things have gone from bad to worse for Chicag
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5 Things We’d Like to See from the Chicago Bears by Season’s End
The Chicago Bears are a fractured team on every level possible, and it’s only going to get worse before it gets any better. Chicago dropped its ninth game of the season Monday night, losing 31-15 to the New Orleans Saints and furtheri
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Bears Need to Bench Jay Cutler for Sake of His Future in Chicago
It’s time for the Chicago Bears to bench Jay Cutler, for the good of Jay Cutler and the future of the Chicago Bears organization. Chicago's brutally ugly 31-15 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football is just one more reason the
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New Orleans Saints vs. Chicago Bears: Full Report Card Grades for Chicago
After losing two straight games to the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys on consecutive Thursdays, the Chicago Bears were unable to get anything going on Monday Night Football against the New Orleans Saints. Chicago mustered just 278 yards of tot
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Bears’ Loss to Saints on MNF Epitomizes Season to Forget in Chicago
The ugly details of the Chicago Bears' 31-15 loss to the New Orleans Saints can adequately explain just about everything that has gone wrong for the Bears during one of the most disappointing seasons in recent franchise history. Bad offense. Tu
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