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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 ...

Jay Cutler, Alshon Jeffery, Martellus Bennett’s Post-Week 15 Fantasy Reaction
Jay Cutler did not look like the Chicago Bears' franchise quarterback in Monday's 31-15 loss the New Orleans Saints.Anyone hoping for Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery or tight end Martellus Bennett to produce like No. 1-caliber fantasy options at t
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Matt Forte, Ka’Deem Carey’s Instant Fantasy Reaction After Week 15
The Chicago Bears have been a complete mess this season, and Matt Forte's been dragged down with them.The two-time Pro Bowler entered Week 15 having rushed for a combined 32 yards over his last two games. In that respect, his performance in a 31-15 d
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New Orleans Saints vs. Chicago Bears: Live Chicago Score and Analysis
The Chicago Bears dropped to 5-9 on the season after their 31-15 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football. Jay Cutler threw for 194 yards on 17 completions with two touchdowns and three interceptions. Matt Forte carried the f
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Aaron Kromer’s Candid Comments Prove Marc Trestman Bad Fit for Bears HC Job
An anonymously sourced story throwing the starting quarterback under the bus, an offensive coordinator tearfully apologizing for it and a franchise player left shaking his head in disbelief. The scene in a Chicago Bears meeting room, as recounted by
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Saints vs. Bears: What Are Experts Saying About Chicago?
Well, when we all looked at the schedule to start the year, we never thought we'd look at this game as a contest of the two most disappointing teams in the NFL. Despite the dueling 5-8 records, the show must go on in prime time. Monday Night Fo
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New Orleans Saints vs. Chicago Bears: Breaking Down the Bears’ Game Plan
Since the MLB Winter Meetings began, the Bears’ struggles have become something of an afterthought in the city of Chicago, but that only will last until Monday, when the New Orleans Saints come marching in. If the Bears organization hasn’
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New Orleans Saints vs. Chicago Bears: Complete Week 15 Preview for Chicago
The Chicago Bears continued their downward spiral in Week 14, losing to the Dallas Cowboys. The Bears dropped to 5-8 on the season following their 41-28 loss on Thursday Night Football. After the Detroit Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings
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Opportunity to Prove Future Worth Awaits Bears WR Marquess Wilson
A season-ending injury to Brandon Marshall and the three mostly meaningless games remaining in 2014 will provide second-year receiver Marquess Wilson a chance to prove he's a building-block member of the Chicago Bears. A 2013 seventh-round pic
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3 Chicago Bears Who Need to Step Up and Earn Their Jobs by Season’s End
The Chicago Bears will have to dig deep to find the will to win over the final three weeks of the season now that the postseason is out of reach. Jobs in 2015 might be the only thing left to play for—aside from personal pride, obviously. Despit
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Who Should the Bears Target as a Deep Threat for 2015?
The Chicago Bears have talented wide receivers but may be be missing a deep threat.Who could the Bears target as a deep threat for 2015? How will a deep threat change the Bears offense? Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Chris
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