Alex Bars

Enters his third NFL season; has eight career starts, all coming during the 2020 season
Spent his rookie season (2019) on the practice squad before being promoted to the active roster Oct. 15

2020 SEASON (Bears):

Played in all 16 games with eight starts (one at center, one at left guard and six at right guard); also started at right guard in the Wild Card playoff game at the Saints
Made his first career start at center in Week 9 at Tennessee and then his first start at left guard in Week 10 vs. Minnesota
Made his first start at right guard in Week 12 at Green Bay, helping David Montgomery top 100 yards rushing
Helped the Bears rush for 140 yards and three rushing scores in Week 13 vs. Detroit, 169 yards and a score vs. Houston and a season-high 199 yards and two scores in the win at Minnesota in Week 15
Saw extended time at left guard in Week 5 vs. Tampa Bay in place of the injured James Daniels and also in Week 8 vs. the Saints

2019 SEASON (Bears):

Appeared in five games as a rookie; spent Weeks 1-6 on practice squad and inactive for Weeks 7-12
Signed to active roster Oct. 15; made NFL debut in Week 13 at Detroit

*Courtesy Cubs.com