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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 Activated by Bears: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Kevin White has been activated off the physically unable to perform list, opening his 21-day practice window before the team decides to put him in games or place him on season-ending injured reserve. The Bears
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Kevin White Injury: Latest on Bears WR’s Recovery from Leg Surgery
Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Kevin White has yet to play this season due to injury, but the door has been left slightly open for his return. The Bears announced he has been activated, though his status for the remainder of the season remains in
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Bears’ Red-Zone Offense Will Be Key vs. Resurgent Packers in Week 12
In order to be a great offense in the NFL, a team has to produce in the red zone. Unfortunately for the Chicago Bears, they have struggled with consistency in that part of the field this season. The Bears entered Week 11 against the Denver Broncos 28
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Biggest Takeaways from Chicago Bears’ Week 11 Loss
The Chicago Bears had a chance to get to .500 for the first time this season, but they lost 17-15 to the Denver Broncos in Week 11. The loss dropped the team to 4-6 on the year. Chicago's offense gained 347 total yards, but the defense allowed 389 to
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Chicago Bears’ Lack of Execution on Offense Costly in Loss to Denver Broncos
The Chicago Bears had a chance to improve to 5-5 on the season with a victory over the Denver Broncos in Week 11, but they lacked execution on offense and fell to 4-6 on the year after losing 17-15. The Broncos entered the game with the top defense i
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Eddie Goldman Becoming a Stabilizing Force in the Middle of Chicago’s Defense
Every good 3-4 defense in the NFL needs a stabilizing force in the middle of its defensive line, and the Chicago Bears have found one this season in rookie nose tackle Eddie Goldman. General manager Ryan Pace selected Goldman in the second round of t
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Matt Forte Comments on Jeremy Langford’s Emergence, Injury and More
The Chicago Bears have been enjoying the emergence of backup running back Jeremy Langford over the past two weeks. With the absence of starter Matt Forte in Weeks 9 and 10 as he recovers from an MCL sprain, Langford has recorded more than 300 yards o
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Alshon Jeffery Injury: Updates on Bears Star’s Shoulder, Groin and Return
Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is dealing with a shoulder injury on top of the groin problem he picked up in practice early in November. It's unclear if he will be able to play against the Green Bay Packers in Week 12. Cont
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Chicago Bears Week 11 Stock Report
The Chicago Bears improved to 4-5 on the season after defeating the St. Louis Rams 37-13 in Week 10, and they will look to improve to .500 this Sunday when they take on the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field. The Bears and Broncos have met 14 times dati
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Chicago Bears Defense Finally Taking Shape Under Coordinator Vic Fangio
The Chicago Bears had one of the league's worst defenses between 2013 and 2014 under former head coach Marc Trestman, but the unit is finally starting to take shape this season under defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. During Trestman's two-year reign
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