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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 ...

Chicago Bears vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: Live Score and Analysis
The Chicago Bears have now improved to 2-0 in the preseason following a 20-19 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Penalties were the name of the game Thursday night with the Chicago Bears committing seven penalties for 65 yards. The Jaguars were e
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Alshon Jeffery’s Fantasy Stock Makes Him Not Worth the Investment in Drafts
The Alshon Jeffery hype has boiled over, and with it went any sense of value at his current asking price. Thanks to a mixture of last year's output and expectations for his third year, fantasy owners have swelled Jeffery's average draft position to
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Matt Forte Worth a Top-Five Pick in 2014 NFL Fantasy Football Leagues
Name the first NFL running back that comes to mind. Go ahead, I’ll wait. Chances are, you thought of Adrian Peterson, Jamaal Charles, LeSean McCoy or even the running back on your favorite team. All worthy candidates, but it may be time to stop
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Jimmy Clausen Makes Most Sense for Chicago Bears as Backup
When Jimmy Clausen was signed back in early June, most people questioned why the Bears would target a former starter turned bust. Now, just a few weeks into camp, it's clear Clausen should be the team's backup in 2014. When Clausen took the field aga
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Chicago vs. Jacksonville: Bears Preseason Week 2 Game Preview
Fresh off a 34-28 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles last Friday night in their preseason opener, the Chicago Bears will welcome the Jacksonville Jaguars to Soldier Field this Thursday night. The Jaguars defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Frida
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Bears’ New-Look Defensive Line Can Help Mask Other Deficiencies
The Chicago Bears' preseason opener showed a brief glimpse of how the team's new defensive line can help mask other issues on the defense, namely at linebacker and safety. While the Bears have very little figured out at either position, the defensive
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Chicago Bears 2014: Season Preview and Predictions
The Chicago Bears made some big moves in the offseason by drafting cornerback Kyle Fuller in the first round and adding Jared Allen in free agency. Can Chicago's offense put up the points? What will be the primary emphasis on defense? Wha
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Chicago Bears Training Camp: Week 3 Stock Report
Two weeks of training camp and one preseason game are now officially in the books for the Chicago Bears following their 34-28 victory Friday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. The team officially breaks camp this Wednesday prior to their second p
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Chicago Bears: What We’ve Learned Through Week 2 of Training Camp
We now have two weeks of camp and one preseason game under our belts. The Chicago Bears were able to beat the Philadelphia Eagles at home 34-28. Quarterbacks Jay Cutler and Jimmy Clausen looked strong, and tight end Zach Miller filled in w
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Zach Miller’s Instant Fantasy Reaction After Preseason Performance vs. Eagles
Martellus Bennett may be the primary tight end for the Chicago Bears, but Zach Miller was the one turning fantasy players' heads in the team’s preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. Miller got the scoring started early when he hauled
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