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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 ...

Which Rookies Will Be Instant Starters on Chicago Bears’ Defense in Year One?
The Chicago Bears selected cornerback Kyle Fuller with the 14th overall selection in the 2014 NFL draft. Will Fuller or safety Brock Vereen have an opportunity to earn a starting role in their rookie seasons? Can Day 2 picks Ego Ferguson and Wi
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Chicago Bears: Ranking Remaining Offseason Priorities
The first rookie minicamp is in the books, and the season will be here before you know it. The Chicago Bears have done a solid job reshaping this team but still have some work to do. Keeping the star receiver happy and bringing back a longtime
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Early Projections for Chicago Bears’ Final 53-Man Roster
Now that the 2014 NFL draft is officially over, NFL teams will be moving forward and trying to determine which 53 players will make their final roster. The Chicago Bears were very active in free agency, signing Jared Allen, Lamarr Houston, Willie You
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NFL Draft 2014: Why Will Sutton Is the Bears’ Key Pick
Of all eight members of the Chicago Bears’ 2014 draft class, one of those will prove to be the most significant signee: Will Sutton. The two-time Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year played his college ball at Arizona State, where he accumulated
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What Offseason Moves Are Next for the Chicago Bears with the Draft Complete
The Chicago Bears found a new generation of players from the draft to help them get back into the playoffs. It's now time to move forward and really focus on the upcoming season. Before the start of training camp, the Bears still have some work
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Report Card Grades for the Chicago Bears’ Undrafted Free-Agent Signings
The moment that the NFL draft ended this past Saturday night, NFL teams were hard at work trying to sign as many undrafted free agents as they could who would help fill needs that were not addressed in the draft's seven rounds. The Chicago Bear
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Breaking Down the Chicago Bears Roster After the 2014 Draft
Now that the 2014 NFL draft has come and gone, Chicago Bears fans have a better idea of what their team is going to look like heading into the 2014 season. The Bears made eight selections in the draft and hope that many rookies, if not all of them, c
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Bears 2014 NFL Draft: Impact Meter for Chicago’s Rookie Class
The Chicago Bears had eight picks in the 2014 NFL draft, taking cornerback Kyle Fuller in the first round. What kind of impact will Fuller have on the Bears in 2014? Will he become an immediate-impact starter? Watch Matt Miller and Adam Lef
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Chicago Bears 2014 Draft: Aggregating Report Card Grades from Around the Web
Now that you have had a few days to digest the draft, how do you feel about the Chicago Bears' picks? Everybody certainly has an opinion one way or another, and the experts are no different. Overall, the Bears got high remarks from people aroun
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Chicago Bears: Complete 2014 NFL Draft Wrap-Up and Analysis
After weeks and months of speculating which players the Chicago Bears were going to select in the 2014 NFL draft, Bears fans finally have their answers. General manager Phil Emery addressed plenty of needs in this draft, and the Bears hope to ha
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