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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 ...

Washed-Up Lance Briggs Poster Boy for Bears’ Defensive Woes
The Chicago Bears have long been known for their defense. The "Monsters of the Midway" of the 1940s. The '85 Bears, widely regarded as the best single-season defensive squad (and overall team) in NFL history. Now, however, the Bears sit at 3-5 with t
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Must-Win Game vs. Packers Provides Barometer for Marc Trestman’s Hold on Bears
A must-win game coming out of the bye week—against the division-rival Green Bay Packers in prime time, no less—should provide a barometer of sorts for the hold head coach Marc Trestman still has on the Chicago Bears locker room. A m
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Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers: Breaking Down the Bears’ Game Plan
The Chicago Bears’ 2014 season is all but on the line Sunday in Green Bay against the rival Packers. At 3-5 with eight games remaining, the margin of error is slimmer than slim in an effort to reach 10 wins. Win or lose, the Marc Trestman-led
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Bears vs. Packers: What Are Experts Saying About Chicago?
The bye week could not have come at a better time for a Chicago Bears team that dropped to 3-5 on the season after a 51-23 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 8. Chicago struggled to find a rhythm offensively against the Patriots, and its d
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Packers, Bears Both Still Striving for Improvement from 1st Meeting
It's been six long weeks since the two NFC North rivals first met back in Week 4, but the Green Bay Packers still can't stop the run and the Chicago Bears still can't pressure the quarterback. The Packers delivered two second-half takeaways and won t
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Dissecting Most Crucial Matchups in Chicago Bears’ Week 10 Contest vs. Green Bay
The Chicago Bears are now off their bye week and will turn their attention to Green Bay. If Chicago wants to right the ship and get its season back on track, it is going to have to beat the Packers in their building. In order to have a chance i
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Chicago Bears: What You Need to Know Heading into Week 10
Time is running out for the Chicago Bears. Sitting at 3-5 with eight games to play, the Bears will need to win seven of the final eight games just to be in the conversation of playoff teams. As the Arizona Cardinals learned last season
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Chicago Bears 2015 Offseason Preview
Much of the disappointment that currently surrounds the Chicago Bears right now is due to the high expectations that were set when the team made a few big splashes in free agency. Two seasons ago, the Bears offense needed to be upgraded. So what did
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Chicago Bears Midseason 2014 NFL Draft Review
Finding a silver lining in a 3-5 record for the Chicago Bears is not an easy thing to do. But if you’re looking for an area that deserves a thumbs up, look no further than the rookie class. General manager Phil Emery has struggled to find
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5 Chicago Bears Players Who Need to Get Healthy During Bye Week
It may not seem like it, but there's plenty of time left in this season for the Chicago Bears to turn things around. One thing that has been holding the team back is the mountain of injuries throughout the year. Charles Tillman, Lamarr Hou
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