Thomas Ives

Ives signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on Monday.

Analysis: Ives wasn't able to land himself on the active roster this past 2020 season, but after spending some time on the practice squad, he earned a future contract with Chicago. The 23-year-old will look to continue developing his receiver skills.

Ives was restored from the practice squad COVID-19 list Tuesday.

Analysis: Ives has cleared the league's COVID-19 protocol, and he's eligible to return to team activities immediately.

Ives (undisclosed) was placed on Chicago's practice squad COVID-19 list Tuesday.

Analysis: The 23-year-old either tested positive for the virus or is a high-risk close contact of an infected individual. Ives has yet to make his NFL debut since going undrafted out of Colgate last year and has been on the Bears' practice squad all season.

Ives was signed to Chicago's practice squad Sunday, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Ives never had much of a chance to crack Chicago's initial regular-season roster, but he'll get a shot to stick around the team and continue to develop. He also spent time on the Bears' practice squad last season.

Ives signed a future/reserve contract with the Bears on Monday.

Analysis: Ives spent time on the Bears' practice squad this after seeing some action during the preseason. He'll shift his focus to his sophomore campaign in hopes of cracking the 53-man roster.

Ives caught all three of his targets for 28 yards in Chicago's preseason opener.

Analysis: Ives played with the deep reserves, but performed well by hanging on to each pass that was sent his way. As the 12th receiver on the depth chart, he's probably competing for a shot at making the practice squad.

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