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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 ...

No Better Time Than Now for Marc Trestman to Involve Matt Forte in Bears Offense
The Chicago Bears have gotten to two wins without having to run the ball. So far, the Bears feature the NFL’s worst rushing offense, gaining just 192 yards through three games. Matt Forte has been extremely ineffective with the ball in his hand
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Packers vs Bears: What Experts Are Saying About Chicago
It's Packer week! The Bears can make a big statement in the NFC by knocking off their divisional foes and putting Green Bay in a big hole early in the season. Coming off two big wins on the road, the Bears are looking to get back on track at ho
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Kyle Fuller Already Ahead of Schedule in Bright Young NFL Career
Just three games into his pro career, Chicago Bears rookie cornerback Kyle Fuller has developed into a playmaker because of his eye discipline, transition speed and ball skills. Let's break down the tape on Fuller and discuss how the first-round pick
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Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears: Complete Week 4 Preview for Chicago
Fresh off their victory over the New York Jets on Monday Night Football in Week 3, the Chicago Bears are heading back to Soldier Field in Week 4 to take on the Green Bay Packers. Sunday will mark the 189th meeting between the Bears and Packers.
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Matt Forte’s Updated 2014 Fantasy Outlook Heading into Week 4
The Chicago Bears have a dynamic, all-purpose running back in Matt Forte in their backfield, but they have been unusually unbalanced on offense to start the 2014 NFL season. According to TeamRankings.com, Chicago has dialed up passes on a league-high
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Martellus Bennett a Must-Start in Fantasy Football with Brandon Marshall Injured
The notion that you couldn’t go wrong with a number of the Chicago Bears in fantasy football was certainly prevalent before the 2014 NFL season. After all, Jay Cutler, Matt Forte, Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery all have elite talent and ha
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Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears: Breaking Down the Bears’ Game Plan
A lot is on the line Sunday when the Green Bay Packers travel to Chicago to face the Bears. The two teams likely will be headed in opposite directions come late Sunday afternoon. For the Packers, Aaron Rodgers has been telling everyone to “rela
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A Closer Look at Chicago Bears’ Injury Replacements on Defense
The injury bug has bit the Chicago Bears for the second consecutive season. Unlike 2013, when the Bears were signing guys off the street, the roster appears to have the depth needed to withstand it. The injuries started Week 1 against the&n
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Martellus Bennett Not Wasting Any Opportunities in Chicago Bears Offense
The chip that currently sits on the shoulder of tight end Martellus Bennett has been very valuable to the Chicago Bears in 2014. Bennett, now in his second season with the Bears, doesn’t like being the forgotten man in their offense. No, Bennet
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Why Willie Young Is the Chicago Bears’ Most Pleasant Surprise After 3 Weeks
The Chicago Bears spent big money bringing in former Oakland Raiders defensive end Lamarr Houston. They opened up their pocketbook for former All-Pro Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen. But former Detroit Lions pass-rusher Willie Young
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