Scales (back) worked out with the Steelers on Saturday, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scales spent the 2024 campaign on injured reserve with the Bears while dealing with a back injury, but appears to be in full health ahead of the 2025 season. The long snapper will now look to latch on somewhere to continue his NFL career, which began in 2014 with the Ravens.

The Bears placed Scales (back) on the reserve/injured list Thursday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran long snapper sustained a back injury in early August, which kept him out of the Bears' last three preseason games. He'll be forced to sit for a minimum of four games, making Week 5 against the Panthers on Oct. 6 the earliest he can return.

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

EDGE Analysis

Scales has missed several days of practice due to the back issue, but Eberflus noted that the long snapper is "on track" to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Bills. If Scales cannot suit up, Cameron Lyons is slated to fill in as the long snapper for the exhibition matchup.

Scales (foot) is active Sunday against the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

Scales logged a DNP on Wednesday, but ultimately he was able to overcome the foot ailment enough to feel like he could take the field during Week 18. He should be the man at center for the Bears against Green Bay.

Scales (foot) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear when Scales picked up the foot issue, but it nevertheless puts his availability for Week 18 in danger. He'll probably need to practice Thursday or Friday to have a shot to play at Green Bay.

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

EDGE Analysis

Scales in the longest-tenured Bear and will return for at least one more campaign. The long snapper hasn't missed a game over the past three seasons.

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

EDGE Analysis

Sales will resume operating as Chicago's top long snapper, a role which he's handled for three straight years without missing a single contest.

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

EDGE Analysis

It is likely that Chicago will have to bring in someone to fill the void while Scales tries to pass the league's COVID-19 protocols. The 33-year-old hasn't missed a game as the Bears long snapper in three years.

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

EDGE Analysis

For a third consecutive offseason, Chicago retains its long snapper by way of a one-year deal. Scales missed all of 2017 due to a torn ACL, but he hasn't missed a single game over the past three campaigns.

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

EDGE Analysis

Scales has appeared in 16 games for the Bears in three of the last four years, as he missed the 2017 season with a torn ACL. The 32-year-old is poised to serve as Chicago's long snapper again in 2020.