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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 ...

Breaking Down the Chicago Bears’ Biggest Training Camp Projects
Training camp is time best spent preparing your team for a long season, but it's also about development. The time in camp and the preseason are the only periods where a player can get a decent amount of work in at the speed and competitive natu
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Chicago Bears: Recapping the Latest Buzz Heading into Training Camp
It's been a long wait, but finally the end is near. Training camp is on the horizon for the Chicago Bears, and the buzz surrounding this team is loud and exciting. There have been plenty of storylines and changes to the roster all summer, but what's
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6 Dark-Horse Candidates to Make the Chicago Bears Final 53-Man Roster
Training camp isn't for guys like Brandon Marshall, Jared Allen or Matt Forte. Those guys are focused and ready to go right away. They also know their role on this team and aren't concerned with anybody else behind them. Now, when you think abo
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Chicago Bears Position-by-Position Defensive Breakdown and Analysis
In less than three weeks the Chicago Bears will officially begin their 2014 training camp on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois. While general manager Phil Emery and head coach Marc Trestman have been evaluating t
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Setting Realistic Training Camp Expectations for Each Chicago Bears Rookie
Rookies always seem to carry a cloud of expectations and hope. Some are able to live up to it, but what we expect out of them is often overzealous. The Chicago Bears have a ton of rookies showing up to camp this year. When you factor in the gro
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Predicting the Last 5 In, Last 5 out for Chicago Bears’ Final 53-Man Roster
From the beginning of OTAs through minicamps and now heading into training camp, each player on the Chicago Bears roster has been continually evaluated to determine where he fits with the club. The evaluation process will undoubtedly heat up in train
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5 Players Who Might Find Themselves on the Chicago Bears’ Practice Squad in 2014
The practice squad is a special and key component in the NFL. It allows a team to still hang on to a player they like and allows the player to develop in the system without taking up a valuable roster spot. A player on the practice squad is sti
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Chicago Bears’ Most Under and Overrated Offseason Additions
Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery has been one of the busiest GMs in all of the NFL this offseason, and not all of his moves have been applauded by fans and the media. It is common for fanbases to irrationally love all of the moves that
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How ‘Disruptive’ Will Sutton Instantly Improves Chicago Bears Run Defense
The Chicago Bears selected Will Sutton in the third round of the 2014 NFL draft. What skills did Sutton show in college that are perfect for the Chicago defense? How will the Bears deploy him in their scheme? Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Bleacher Report
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Projecting the Ceiling, Floor for the Chicago Bears in 2014
There's a ton of optimism surrounding the Bears this year, and with good reason. The defense is rebuilt, and the offense figures to be one of the best in the league. How good can the 2014 Bears be? What could happen to cause the bottom to completely
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