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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. Eagles: Full Report Card Grades for Chicago
Hollywood wouldn't be mean enough to script a start like this for the Chicago Bears. After losing in Week 1, Jay Cutler and the Bears hit Monday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles and looked game during the first half before an implosion
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Brian Hoyer’s Fantasy Outlook After Jay Cutler’s Injury
The Chicago Bears are NFC North underdogs, and their path to piecing together a surprising 2016 campaign took a hit Monday, when quarterback Jay Cutler suffered a hand injury against the Philadelphia Eagles. The team announced Cutler would
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Jay Cutler Injury: Updates on Bears QB’s Thumb and Return
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler aggravated an injury to his right thumb during his team's matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2. His official playing status for Week 4 against the Detroit Lions has yet to be announced. Continue for upda
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Bears vs. Texans: Full Report Card Grades for Chicago
The Chicago Bears flashed brilliance in all facets against the Houston Texans Sunday before sputtering to a 23-14 loss to start the 2016 season. Chicago came out firing on all cylinders. Jay Cutler looked sharp behind a re-tooled offensive line with
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Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans: Live Score, Highlights and Analysis
The Chicago Bears came up short against the Houston Texans Sunday at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, 23-14. Coming off a 6-10 season and moving on from names such as Matt Forte, Chicago had its first major test right out of the gates against what is a
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Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick
A pair of teams heading in opposite directions meet Sunday as the Houston Texans host the Chicago Bears in a Week 1 matchup at NRG Stadium. The Texans look to build on a 9-7 season that earned them the AFC South title, while the Bears finished 2015 o
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Kyle Long, Bears Agree to New Contract: Latest Details and Reaction
Days before opening the 2016 regular season, the Chicago Bears signed guard Kyle Long to a new contract. The Bears shared an image of Long signing his deal Wednesday after NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Saturday that the two sides had agree
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Josh Sitton to Bears: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
Offensive lineman Josh Sitton found a new home with the Chicago Bears on Sunday, the team announced. Alex Marvez of Sporting News first reported that the two sides agreed to a three-year deal. ESPN's Adam Schefter added that the contr
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Jacquizz Rodgers Released by Bears: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
The Chicago Bears have cut running back Jacquizz Rodgers while paring their roster down to 53 players. Larry Mayer of the Bears' official website confirmed the move. The 26-year-old Rodgers has never caught on as an NFL running back. The
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Kyle Fuller Injury: Updates on Bears CB’s Knee and Return
The Chicago Bears secondary was recently dealt a huge blow, as cornerback Kyle Fuller suffered an injury to his knee that required surgery. It's unclear when he will return to the field. Continue for updates. Latest on Fuller's Recovery Timelin
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