The Bears signed TE Brody Eldridge to a reserve/future contract on Wednesday, the team announced.

Eldridge spent time with Chicago earlier this season but did not play in a game. Last season, he played in 13 games with eight starts for the Colts. 

In 2010, as a rookie, Eldridge started 8-of-14 games. He has 14 career catches for 84 yards.