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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 ...

Chicago Bears Week 9 Stock Report
The Chicago Bears dropped to 2-5 on the season following a 23-20 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8, and they will hit the road in Week 9 to take on the San Diego Chargers on Monday Night Football. The Bears and Chargers have met just 11 ti
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Full Chicago Bears Midseason Awards
Following the conclusion of Week 8, the NFL officially hit the midway point of the 2015 season. The Chicago Bears currently sit with a disappointing 2-5 record, but quarterback Jay Cutler thinks the team is heading in the right direction. "We've got
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Biggest Takeaways from Chicago Bears’ Week 8 Loss
The Chicago Bears struggled out of the gate against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8, but they played well in the second half. Despite their strong showing in the final two quarters on Sunday, the Bears dropped to 2-5 on the season following their 23-
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Jeremy Langford’s Updated Fantasy Outlook After Matt Forte’s Injury
Matt Forte has been involved in trade discussions ad nauseam with the trade deadline set for Tuesday, but the more important situation at this current time is his health. The Chicago Bears' star running back left Sunday's 23-20 loss against the Minne
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Chicago Bears Squander Solid All-Around Performance in Loss to Minnesota Vikings
After a shaky start in the first half against the Minnesota Vikings, the Chicago Bears put together a solid all-around effort in the second half on Sunday afternoon. Despite Chicago's efforts in the final two quarters, the team fell to 2-5 on the sea
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Matt Forte Injury: Updates on Bears RB’s Knee and Return
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte suffered a knee injury against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8 following a tackle from Harrison Smith. The Bears announced Forte was out after the injury forced the 29-year-old to the locker room f
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How the Chicago Bears Can Slow Down Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson in Week 8
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has looked like his old self this season, and that is not good news for the Chicago Bears heading into Week 8. Peterson is currently fourth in the NFL in rushing yards with 530, and he has been a thorn i
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Chicago Bears Week 8 Stock Report
The Chicago Bears dropped to 2-4 on the season following their loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 6, but they will look to bounce back after their Week 7 bye. Following back-to-back comeback victories over the Oakland Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs, t
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5 Chicago Bears to Watch in Final 10 Games of the Season
Sitting with a 2-4 record in Week 6 is not exactly where the Chicago Bears thought they would be at this point in the season, and while they still mathematically have a chance to make the playoffs, the Bears will be in evaluation mode in the final 10
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Should the Chicago Bears Keep Charles Leno at LT over a Healthy Jermon Bushrod?
Starting left tackle Jermon Bushrod was forced to leave the Chicago Bears' Week 3 game against the Seattle Seahawks with a concussion, and his replacement, Charles Leno, has proven in the last few weeks he can hold his own on the left side of the off
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