The morning after he was dealt to the Eagles, operating again Jordan Howard stated goodbye to Chicago.
“Although it was brief, the past three years were truly an amazing experience,” he Tweeted. “A great city, fan base and team. I’d like to thank the entire organization for giving me the opportunity to launch my NFL career and make lifelong memories as a member of the storied Chicago Bears.”
Thursday night time, the Bears dealt Howard for a 2020 sixth-round choose. It can enhance to a fifth-rounder if Howard excels.
A fifth-round choose within the 2016 draft, Howard is coming into the ultimate yr of his rookie contract. He didn’t fairly slot in coach Matt Nagy’s system, averaging 3.7 yards on 250 carries. In his rookie yr beneath John Fox, he averaged 5.2 yards on simply two extra rushes.
Although it was temporary, the previous three years had been actually a tremendous expertise… an amazing metropolis, fan base and staff. I’d prefer to thank your complete group for giving me the chance to launch my NFL profession and make lifelong recollections as a member of the storied Chicago Bears. pic.twitter.com/MnqvOUzs5F
— Jordan Howard (@JHowardx24) March 29, 2019
The Bears determine so as to add one other operating again, possible in subsequent yr’s draft. The Bears don’t have a draft choose till Round Three after buying and selling for outdoor linebacker Khalil Mack and huge receiver Anthony Miller prior to now yr.
Shortly after the commerce, guard Kyle Long Tweeted a photograph of he and Howard strolling off the sphere arm-in-arm.
“I’m happy Jordan went from one good team to another — he deserves to win!” Long wrote. “Philly, you’re gonna love him.”