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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 ...

Kevin White Comments on Perception of Jay Cutler
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has been rated and projected on all levels of the spectrum from good to bad throughout his career. Lately, it's mostly been toward the bad end both on and off the field. But second-year wide receiver Kevin
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Alshon Jeffery Injury: Updates on Bears Star’s Hamstring and Return
Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery suffered a hamstring injury on Aug. 4 and has been sidelined since. It's unclear when he'll return to the field. Continue for updates. Latest on Jeffery's Playing Status Tuesday, Aug. 9 Jeffery said hi
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Pernell McPhee Injury: Updates on Bears LB’S Recovery from Knee Surgery
Chicago Bears linebacker Pernell McPhee will start training camp on the physically unable to perform list (PUP) as he recovers from knee surgery, per Larry Mayer of the Bears’ official website. Continue for updates. Pace Discusses McP
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Brandon Boykin to Bears: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
Brandon Boykin has had trouble finding a permanent home since entering the NFL in 2012, but he's hoping a stay with the Chicago Bears will last longer than his stints with the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers.
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Alshon Jeffery’s Future with the Bears Is Unclear and Strange
The Chicago Bears are in the middle of what's becoming a wide receiver cycle. It goes like this: Watch one towering target leave through either free agency or a trade, and he's then replaced by another maturing young wideout. When it's laid out like
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Bears Have Little Reason to Budge in Negotiations with Alshon Jeffery
It's beginning to look as though the only wide receiver slapped with the franchise tag this offseason will remain tagged for the entirety of the 2016 season. That's because NFL Media's Mike Garafolo reported that "there's not a lot of confi
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Connor Shaw Claimed by Bears After Being Waived by Browns
It didn't take long for quarterback Connor Shaw to find a home. Field Yates of ESPN reported the Chicago Bears claimed Shaw on Friday after the New Orleans Saints put in a claim on the quarterback. Peter Schrager of Fox Sports reported that the Saint
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Alshon Jeffery Contract: Latest News, Rumors on Star’s Negotiations with Bears
The Chicago Bears used the non-exclusive franchise tag on wide receiver Alshon Jeffery in February, but the two sides are still reportedly discussing a long-term deal with training camp approaching. Continue for updates. Jeffery, Bears Co
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Marquess Wilson Injury: Updates on Bears WR’s Recovery from Foot Surgery
Chicago Bears wide receiver Marquess Wilson broke his foot Tuesday, according to Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Continue for updates. Wilson May Start Season on Physically Unable to Perform List Wednesday, June 15 Head
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Bears Have Offensive Firepower to Light Up the NFL in 2016
There may not be a team in the National Football League facing more questions on offense than the Chicago Bears. Top wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is coming back from an injury-plagued disappointment of a 2015 season. Ditto for No. 2 wideout Kevin Whi
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