LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have signed tight end Brody Eldridge to a reserve/future contract.

Eldridge was inactive for four games with the Bears this season after appearing in 27 games and making 16 starts for Indianapolis the previous two seasons. He was drafted in the fifth round by the Colts out of Oklahoma in 2010.

The Bears announced the move on Wednesday.

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