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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 ...

Poor Execution Dooms Chicago Bears in Week 13 Loss to San Francisco 49ers
The Chicago Bears entered Week 13 with an opportunity to improve to .500 on the season, but they fell to 5-7 on the year following a 26-20 overtime loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon. The team now sits in third place in the NFC North
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Chicago Bears Run Defense Will Be Key vs. San Francisco 49ers in Week 13
After finishing the 2014 season ranked 30th in total defense after allowing 377.1 yards per game, the Chicago Bears sit 19th in total defense in 2015—allowing 343.1 yards per game under new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. Chicago is seco
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San Francisco 49ers vs. Chicago Bears Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick
The Chicago Bears are playing some good ball as of late, so perhaps they can start working on establishing some home-field advantage. The Bears have won just one of their last eight games at Soldier Field, going 3-5 against the spread (ATS). They hop
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Chicago Bears Week 13 Stock Report
The Chicago Bears needed a victory in Week 12 to stay alive in the NFC playoff hunt, and they were able to come away with a surprising 17-13 win over the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving night. The win helped the Bears improve to 5-6 on the year, an
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Improved Pass Rush Key to Chicago Bears’ Resurgence on Defense
The Chicago Bears have spent the majority of their existence being known as a defensive-oriented team, but their defense regressed between 2013 and 2014 under former head coach Marc Trestman. Chicago has had a resurgence on the defensive side of the
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Breaking Down Chicago Bears CB Tracy Porter’s Career Revival
In a year filled with ups and downs on the field for the Chicago Bears, veteran Tracy Porter has been able to revitalize his career with his strong play at cornerback. A second-round pick of the New Orleans Saints back in 2008, Porter started 39 game
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Biggest Takeaways from Chicago Bears’ Week 12 Win
On a night in which the Green Bay Packers retired Brett Favre's iconic No. 4 at Lambeau Field on Thanksgiving, the Chicago Bears came away with a surprising 17-13 victory in Week 12. It was quarterback Jay Cutler's first career victory at Lambeau Fie
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Impressive All-Around Effort Fuels Bears’ Victory over Packers in Week 12
The Chicago Bears had not won a game at Lambeau Field with Jay Cutler under center since he joined the team in 2009, but an impressive all-around effort from the Bears on Thanksgiving night fueled the team to a 17-13 victory over the Green Bay Packer
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Martellus Bennett Injury: Updates on Bears Star’s Ribs and Return
The Chicago Bears announced Martellus Bennett was sidelined against the Green Bay Packers in Week 12 due to a rib injury. It's unclear if he'll be ready to play against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 13. Continue for updates. Latest o
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Chicago Bears Week 12 Stock Report
There is no time for the Chicago Bears to dwell on their Week 11 loss to the Denver Broncos, as they are set to head to Green Bay on a short week to take on the Packers on Thanksgiving night. The Bears dropped to 4-6 on the season after falling to th
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