Head coach Matt Eberflus said Thursday that Scales is sidelined with a back injury, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Scales (foot) is active Sunday against the Packers.

Scales (foot) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

The Bears agreed to a contract with Scales on Friday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

The Bears activated Scales (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Scales was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Scales signed a one-year contract with the Bears on Friday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.

Scales re-signed with the Bears on a one-year contract Thursday, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Scales (knee) logged eight snaps during Saturday's 27-20 preseason win over the Chiefs.

Scales (knee) didn't receive a qualifying offer or minimum tender from the Bears and has become an unrestricted free agent, per the league's official transaction log.