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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 ...

Tayo Fabuluje Suspended 4 Games: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
The Chicago Bears announced Tuesday offensive tackle Tayo Fabuluje has been suspended four games for a violation of the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Peggy Kusinski of NBC Chicago passed along Fabuluje's texted response to the sus
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Biggest Takeaways from Chicago Bears’ Week 9 Win
The Chicago Bears have struggled to close out close games this season, but the team was able to come away with its third victory of the season in Week 9 against the San Diego Chargers. The Chargers took an early 13-0 lead on Monday Night Footbal
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Jay Cutler, Alshon Jeffery, Martellus Bennett Post-Week 9 Fantasy Advice
The Chicago Bears passing attack was out in full force Monday in a 22-19 victory against the San Diego Chargers. Jay Cutler proved even a quarterback on a 3-5 team can put up decent fantasy numbers. San Diego was only allowing 238 passing yard
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Clutch Jay Cutler, Jeremy Langford Give Exciting Look at Bears Future in MNF Win
Long after all but the most diehard Chicago Bears fans had gone to bed Monday, Jay Cutler delivered a scintillating fourth-quarter performance—and a badly needed win. Rookie tailback Jeremy Langford had a breakout performance, racking up 142 al
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Jay Cutler’s Resilient Performance Leads Chicago Bears to Victory in Week 9
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler threw an interception for a touchdown and lost a fumble early on Monday Night Football, but the veteran quarterback showed resiliency in the team's 22-19 comeback victory against the San Diego Chargers in We
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Jeremy Langford, Ka’Deem Carey Post-Week 9 Fantasy Advice
Welcome to the main stage, Jeremy Langford. The Chicago Bears rookie running back filled in admirably for an injured Matt Forte during his team’s 22-19 victory over the San Diego Chargers on Monday night, and he provided plenty of fantasy foot
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Jay Cutler Passes Sid Luckman for Most TD Passes by a Bears QB
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler hit tight end Martellus Bennett for a one-yard touchdown pass in the first half of his team’s Monday night game against the San Diego Chargers and made history in the process. As the team noted, Cutle
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Martellus Bennett Comments on Praise Given to ‘One-Dimensional’ TEs
Martellus Bennett of the Chicago Bears led NFL tight ends with 90 receptions in 2014. However, he isn't happy with the praise some other top tight ends in the league are receiving, per Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com. He was animated Thursday after pract
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Chicago Bears RB Jeremy Langford Will Give Team Glimpse of the Future in Week 9
Following an injury to veteran running back Matt Forte in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings, rookie running back Jeremy Langford is set to give the Chicago Bears a glimpse of the future in Week 9 on Monday Night Football against the San Diego
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Chicago Bears vs. San Diego Chargers Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick
The Chicago Bears (2-5) will attempt to stay unbeaten against the AFC West this year when they visit the San Diego Chargers (2-6) in the Week 9 Monday night matchup. The only two wins for the Bears this season have come against the Oakland Raiders at
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