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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 ...

Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears: Breaking Down the Bears’ Game Plan
The Chicago Bears are once again involved in a must-win game. Sunday’s contest with the Minnesota Vikings provides the Bears one last shot to get the season back on track, to make one final run at the postseason. With seven games remaining, the
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Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears: Complete Week 11 Preview for Chicago
Just when it looked like it could not get any worse for the Chicago Bears following their blowout loss to the New England Patriots in Week 8, they ran into a buzz saw in Green Bay in Week 10. The Packers raced out to a 42-0 lead at halftime and finis
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Vikings vs. Bears: What Are Experts Saying About Chicago?
After Chicago's disappointing loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 10, the Bears now shift their focus to the 4-5 Minnesota Vikings. The big loss in Green Bay did not give media pundits a shortage of topics to discuss this week as the Bear
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5 Bold Predictions for the Chicago Bears’ Week 11 Matchup
Have you bailed on the Chicago Bears' season yet? Things may look bleak, but on the bright side, the Bears haven't been officially eliminated from any playoff race yet. Bold predictions come true could mark the beginning of a comeback. "So you're tel
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6 Changes the Chicago Bears Should Make for the Stretch Run
Despite being blown out in the last three games by a combined score of 133-51, the Chicago Bears will not be making any coaching changes—for now, at least. Head coach Marc Trestman took to the podium Monday at Halas Hall as he regularly does, o
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5 NFL Draft Prospects Bears Fans Should Already Be Watching
NFL draft season is still a few months away for most teams, but the Chicago Bears are one of a handful of teams that can probably start thinking about the offseason already. The following list highlights five prospects who could be early t
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No Easy Fixes or Short-Term Solutions for Chicago Bears’ Problems
The currently constructed Chicago Bears have hit a crossroads, and the path leading away from this point—the rock bottom of another lost season, perpetuated by Sunday night's embarrassing loss to the Green Bay Packers—isn't lined with any
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Simms’ Film Takeaways: What’s Wrong with the Bears Defense?
The Chicago Bears defense continues to struggle, coming off of a blowout loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football.Can the Bears defense turn things around? What are the biggest obstacles at the moment? Is it a coaching problem or a
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Marc Trestman Offering Little Hope for Chicago Bears’ 2014 Season
There is no way to win a press conference after an ugly 55-14 loss to your archrival in a prime-time game. Marc Trestman was a sitting duck at the podium Monday at Halas Hall. The Chicago Bears head coach arrived at the podium nearly 30 minutes late,
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Insider Buzz: Cutler Is a ‘Coach Killer,’ Unlikely Bears’ Staff Undergoes Change
Coming off a blowout loss to the Green Bay Packers, questions are rising around the Chicago Bears.Who is the root of the Bears' problems? How does quarterback Jay Cutler's contract extension factor in?Watch as Stephen Nelson gets the latest fro
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