Last year, it was evident that the Chicago Bears rushing attack had lost a step from the previous year. At 121.1 yards-per-game, the Bears rushing attack finished 11th and sixth in the NFL and NFC, respectively. However, offseason discussions primarily centered around when Jordan Howard would be traded.
The former fifth-round pick of the 2016 NFL Draft rushed for over 1,300 yards in his first season and provided the Bears with the ground attack they had lost when Matt Forte departed. But coaching changes brought offensive scheme changes as well, and ultimately, Howard was no longer a fit in Matt Nagy’s offense.