Bears fifth-round draft pick opened his rookie season third on the depth chart at running back and closed it by playing in the Pro Bowl.
Although he didn't make his first start until Week 4, Howard finished second in the NFL in rushing in 2016, setting Bears rookie records with 1,313 yards and seven 100-yard games.
Howard joined Hall of Famer Walter Payton as the only Bears players to rush for at least 1,300 yards and average more than five yards per carry in a season.