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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 ...

Initial Post-Draft Depth Chart for the Chicago Bears
The draft is in the books and the Bears can look ahead to their offseason program. Rookie mini-camps, OTAs and eventually training camp are now on the radar. Adding eight players to the roster certainly fills some holes and will provide some in
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How Charles Leno Fits with the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears made their eighth and final selection in the 2014 NFL draft Saturday evening, selecting Boise State tackle Charles Leno with the 246th overall pick. NFL.com's Nolan Nawrocki projected Leno as a late-round pick, writing: Long-armed,
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Chicago Bears Undrafted Free Agents: Need-to-Know Info for Every Signee
Now that the dust has settled and the 2014 NFL draft is over, the next step in the postseason starts with undrafted free-agent signings. Over the years, guys like Arian Foster, Wes Welker, James Harrison and Antonio Gates have proven that teams can f
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Chicago Bears 2014 Draft: The Good, the Bad and the Baffling
Loaded with needs on the defensive side, the Chicago Bears entered the 2014 NFL draft with their eyes on fixing what can only be considered a train wreck of a defense from a year ago. Not surprisingly, the Bears used four of their first five picks on
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How Pat O’Donnell Fits with the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery has always been one to go against the grain, and he did so again when he drafted Miami punter Pat O'Donnell in the sixth round. O'Donnell is built like a tight end, measuring in at 6'4" and 220 pounds at the N
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How David Fales Fits with the Chicago Bears
A little more than a week ago, Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery said he did not believe in drafting a quarterback in the late rounds of the draft. Fast forward to the sixth round and the 183rd overall pick on Saturday afternoon, and
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How Brock Vereen Fits with the Chicago Bears
After addressing needs at cornerback, defensive tackle and running back with the Chicago Bears' first four picks, Phil Emery finally addressed the safety position after trading back into the fourth round to select Minnesota's Brock Vereen. In additio
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Brock Vereen NFL Draft 2014: Grading Bears’ Fourth-Round Pick
With the 131st overall pick, the Chicago Bears selected Brock Vereen from the University of Minnesota. The 6'0", 199-pound free safety has great athletic ability and this senior has the potential to have an immediate impact for his new team.&nbs
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How Ka’Deem Carey Fits with the Chicago Bears
Phil Emery spent the first three rounds of the 2014 draft addressing needs at cornerback and defensive tackle before focusing his attention to the offensive side of the ball in the fourth round. Emery nabbed Arizona's Ka'Deem Carey with the 117th ove
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Ka’Deem Carey NFL Draft 2014: Grading Bears’ Fourth-Round Pick
From a production standpoint, it's hard to argue that Arizona's Ka'Deem Carey is not an elite prospect. The 2013 Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year racked up 3,183 yards and found the end zone 42 times in his sophomore and junior seasons alone. At
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