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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 ...

Biggest Takeaways from Chicago Bears’ Week 10 Win
The Chicago Bears needed a win in Week 10 to get within a game of .500 in the standings, and they improved to 4-5 on Sunday afternoon after defeating the St. Louis Rams 37-13. The Bears gained 397 yards of total offense on the afternoon, and Chicago'
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Jeremy Langford Proving He Can Be Bears’ Future at Running Back
Life without Matt Forte is a tough one to comprehend for the Chicago Bears. Forte has been the feature back in Chicago for eight seasons now. He has already extended past the expected shelf life of any running back, not to mention the expected produc
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Big Plays Spark Chicago Bears Offense in Week 10 Win over St. Louis Rams
The Chicago Bears were without starting running back Matt Forte for the second game in a row in Week 10, but a couple of big touchdown plays sparked Chicago's offense early in the team's 37-13 victory over the St. Louis Rams on Sunday afternoon. To o
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Chicago Bears’ Ever-Changing Offensive Line Quietly Becoming a Strength
The Chicago Bears offensive line has had a lot of moving parts this season, but it is quietly becoming one of the team's strongest units. In 2013, the Bears started the same five players along the offensive line in all 16 games. Free-agent sign
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Ego Ferguson Suspended: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Ego Ferguson has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, the team announced Thursday. According to the Bears, Ferguson will begin serving his suspension immedi
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Alshon Jeffery Injury: Updates on Bears Star’s Groin and Return
Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery suffered a groin injury that forced him to miss practice ahead of the team's Week 10 game against the St. Louis Rams. However, he is ready to return. Continue for updates. Jeffery Active vs. Rams Sunday, Nov
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Chicago Bears Week 10 Stock Report
Following a disappointing loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 8, the Chicago Bears bounced back in Week 9 and defeated the San Diego Chargers 22-19 on Monday Night Football. Chicago's offense gained 446 yards, and the defense held the Chargers to
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Chicago Bears vs. St. Louis Rams Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick
The Chicago Bears (3-5) will go for their second road win in as many weeks when they visit the St. Louis Rams (4-4) on Sunday. The Bears are coming off a 22-19 upset of the San Diego Chargers as 3.5-point underdogs Monday night to end a two-game
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Breaking Down Chicago Bears Safety Adrian Amos’ Strong Rookie Season
The Chicago Bears have faced a challenge trying to find a competent safety via free agency or the draft over the course of the last decade-plus, but they may have found a long-term solution at free safety in rookie Adrian Amos. The Bears to
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Jalen Saunders Suspended: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
The NFL suspended Jalen Saunders, a Chicago Bears practice-squad wide receiver, on Tuesday for four games for a violation of league policy, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Saunders appeared in 15 games last year as a return specialist, averaging 46.3
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