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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 ...

Manny Ramirez Retires: Latest Comments and Reaction
Chicago Bears offensive lineman Manny Ramirez retired Wednesday, according to the team's official Twitter account. Ramirez spoke about his decision, via the Bears' official website: When it’s time, it’s time. You can’t really
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Dowell Loggains Comments on Jay Cutler, Bears Offense and More
The departure of former offensive coordinator Adam Gase will not adversely affect Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler this upcoming season, according to new OC Dowell Loggains. Loggains, who was Chicago's quarterbacks coach last season, believes his
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Bears Building a Winner Around Cutler on Both Sides of the Ball
When many NFL fans think of their team attempting to build a strong supporting cast around their quarterback, it's understandable for them to think first of adding weapons in the passing game. But the Chicago Bears are taking a different approach and
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Antrel Rolle Released by Bears: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
The Chicago Bears released veteran safety Antrel Rolle on Sunday after only one season with the team, the team announced. Adam Hoge of WGN Radio provided a statement on Rolle's release from Bears general manager Ryan Pace: ESPN's Adam Schefter
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Chicago Bears: Way-Too-Early 53-Man Roster and Depth Chart Predictions
Now that the final selection has been made in the 2016 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears can start focusing on the upcoming season. Chicago addressed needs on both sides of the ball with the selections of outside linebacker Leonard Floyd, offensive linema
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Chicago Bears Mock Draft and Big Board: Updated Day 3 Predictions
The Chicago Bears were very active on Friday night. The team was set to select 41st overall, but the Bears traded back to the 49th overall pick with the Buffalo Bills and acquired the 117th overall selection from the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round
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Chicago Bears Mock Draft and Big Board: Updated Day 2 Predictions
The Chicago Bears needed to find an impact player on the defensive side of the football in the first round, and they moved up two spots to select Georgia's Leonard Floyd. Chicago traded the 11th overall pick and one of its two fourth-round picks&mdas
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Leonard Floyd to Bears: Trade Details, Twitter Reaction in 2016 NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears moved up two spots to the No. 9 overall pick and drafted Georgia Bulldogs outside linebacker Leonard Floyd in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday. Chicago sent the 11th overall pick and a fourth-round pick to the Tampa Ba
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Chicago Bears Draft Picks: Results, Analysis and Grades
After adding depth to the roster via free agency earlier this offseason, the Chicago Bears will now turn to the NFL draft to add youth to the team. The Bears enter this year's draft with nine total selections, including two picks in both the fourth a
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Chicago Bears’ Last-Minute 7-Round Mock Draft and Top-100 Big Board
A solid draft class can change the entire direction of a franchise, and the Chicago Bears hope they can hit it big on all nine of their selections in the 2016 NFL draft. General manager Ryan Pace talked to the media on Wednesday and discussed his dra
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