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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 ...
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Bears vs. 49ers: Full Report Card Grades for Chicago
The Chicago Bears hibernated through the snow for almost two full quarters before waking up and taking care of business in 26-6 fashion against the San Francisco 49ers. Chicago didn't show up to play at first, easily getting shoved around by the one-
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Jay Cutler Injury Update: QB Will Have Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler will miss the remainder of the 2016 season due to surgery to repair a labrum injury in his shoulder. Head coach John Fox announced the news Thursday, and ESPN's Adam Schefter added it could mean the end of Cutler'
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Danny Trevathan Injury: Updates on Bears LB’s Knee and Recovery
Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee during a Week 12 loss to the Tennessee Titans. The team has placed him on injured reserve, ending his season. Continue for updates. Trevathan Placed on IR
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Bears vs. Titans: Full Report Card Grades for Chicago
For just a moment, the Chicago Bears looked like they had a win to remember on an otherwise drab campaign. A hobbled, inexperienced roster let the opportunity slip through its hands. Pun fully intended—the Matt Barkley-led Bears dropped passes
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Jay Cutler Injury: Updates on Bears Star’s Shoulder and Return
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler suffered a shoulder injury in Week 11 against the New York Giants that could end his season. Continue for updates. Cutler Out vs. Titans Sunday, Nov. 27 The Bears announced that Cutler is inactive again
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Jerrell Freeman Suspended for PED Policy Violation: Latest Details and Reaction
The Chicago Bears announced Monday that the NFL has suspended linebacker Jerrell Freeman for four games without pay for a violation of the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. Freeman provided a statement on Twitter: According to th
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Bears vs. Giants: Full Report Card Grades for Chicago
On paper, the Chicago Bears gave up 16 straight points and lost to the New York Giants 22-16 on a late Jay Cutler interception. If only it was so simple. The Bears entered the game down three notable players and lost even more over the course of a gr
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Leonard Floyd Injury: Updates on Bears OLB’s Neck, Concussion and Return
Chicago Bears linebacker Leonard Floyd was carted off on a backboard after suffering a neck injury and a concussion in Week 11 against the New York Giants and was taken to the hospital. He has since been released from the hospital, though it is uncle
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Zach Miller Injury: Updates on Bears TE’s Recovery from Foot Surgery
Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller will undergo surgery to repair a broken right foot he suffered in Week 11 against the New York Giants. He was placed on injured reserve, and an official timeline for his recovery has yet to be announced. Continue f
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Alshon Jeffery Suspended for PED Policy Violation: Latest Details and Reaction
Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery has been suspended for the next four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs, the team announced Monday. Jeffery later released a statement on his suspension, via Rand Getlin of G
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