Ivory is nearing 100 percent as Sunday's matchup with the Bears approaches.

The running back missed the first two games of the season with an undisclosed medical issue and has been working back toward full strength over the last few weeks. Coming off of a bye week, the Jaguars are encouraged by the progress Ivory has made. "He had a much better day today," coach Gus Bradley said Thursday."We'll be smart with him [Friday]. From where he was two days ago to today, much better, much better." The Jacksonville rushing attack has been among the least productive in the league thus far, and Ivory has amassed just 43 yards on 20 carries through two games against the Ravens and the Colts. Both he and co-starter T.J. Yeldon will look to get back on track in Chicago on Sunday.