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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 ...

Bears vs. Packers: Full Report Card Grades for Chicago
The Chicago Bears entered Lambeau Field for Thursday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers cautiously optimistic about a budding offense and getting some key defensive names back. Chicago was saddled with a 26-10 loss, battered after a sh
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Kyle Long Injury: Updates on Bears Guard’s Arm and Return
Chicago Bears right guard Kyle Long suffered an arm injury in a Week 7 loss to the Green Bay Packers. His official playing status for Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings has yet to be announced. Continue for updates. Latest on Long's Practice
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Alshon Jeffery, Cameron Meredith’s Fantasy Outlook After Brian Hoyer Injury
The Chicago Bears are down to their third-string quarterback in Matt Barkley after the team announced that Brian Hoyer would not return to Thursday night's game after he injured his left arm against the Green Bay Packers. For fantasy football
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Bears vs. Jaguars: Full Report Card Grades for Chicago
One could almost feel the sense of dread coming from Soldier Field Sunday as the Chicago Bears took a 13-point advantage into the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars. While the lead was nice, the Bears had been too conservative, left too
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Alshon Jeffery Injury: Updates on Bears Star’s Hamstring and Return
Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery was dealing with a hamstring injury, but he is ready to return. Continue for updates. Jeffery Active vs. Jaguars Sunday, Oct. 16 The Bears announced Jeffery is available to play in Week 6 against
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Bears vs. Colts: Full Report Card Grades for Chicago
During Sunday's 29-23 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, the Chicago Bears posted flashy numbers everywhere except where it matters most—the box score. The Bears, as expected, were able to run up plenty of yards and numbers on a struggling Indiana
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Brian Hoyer, Jordan Howard, Cameron Meredith Post-Week 5 Fantasy Advice
The Chicago Bears dropped to 1-4 on Sunday with a 29-23 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, but fantasy owners were likely more concerned with the solid offensive production from some of their playmakers. Quarterback Brian Hoyer thrived against the India
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Could Brian Hoyer Be a Better Option for the Bears Than Jay Cutler?
Brian Hoyer looks as though he'll make his third consecutive start in place of the injured Jay Cutler when the Chicago Bears play the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. But there are many onlookers who feel as though Hoyer should be Chicago's starter rega
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Leonard Floyd Injury: Updates on Bears LB’s Calf and Return
Chicago Bears rookie outside linebacker Leonard Floyd suffered a calf injury in Week 4 and has not played since. His official status for Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars has yet to be revealed. Continue for updates. Latest on Floyd's Pra
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Eddie Royal Injury: Updates on Bears WR’s Calf and Return
Chicago Bears wide receiver Eddie Royal was dealing with a calf injury picked up in Week 4 against the Detroit Lions. However, he is ready to return. Continue for updates. Royal Active vs. Colts Sunday, Oct. 9 The Bears announced Royal is
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