With Rashaad Coward ruled out, could we see Alex Bars vs. Vikings?

With Bears OL Rashaad Coward ruled out, rookie OL Alex Bars could get some significant playing time against the Vikings.

The Bears’ season finale could provide some opportunities to get a look at some of the younger players.

Now that the Bears have ruled out right guard Rashaad Coward for Sunday’s game against the Vikings, it could open the door for rookie offensive lineman Alex Bars to see some significant playing action.

Given that there’s nothing left for the Bears to play for other than pride, this season finale provides an opportunity for some younger guys to get some valuable reps headed into the offseason.

Bars is a player that the Bears have been particularly high on since signing him as an undrafted free agent this offseason, and they signed him to their practice squad.

When the Patriots came knocking — wanting to sign Bars to their active roster — Bars declined the offer to remain on the Bears’ practice squad, where Chicago had paid him more money to remain with the team.

He definitely looks to be part of the Bears’ plans for the future, especially with right guard Kyle Long’s future in doubt beyond 2019. And perhaps we’ll see him get some significant playing time against Minnesota.

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