Schofield -- who was replacing the already-injured Teven Jenkins -- was carted off. Dieter Eislen replaced him at right guard. On a one-year deal and at 32 years old, the carting suggests Schofield will miss Week 18 and enter free agency. 

Chicago initially signed Schofield in July amidst trade rumors surrounding Teven Jenkins. Jenkins ultimately earned the starting job at right guard. The Bears then cut Schofield. With Alex Leatherwood landing on the NFI list, Chicago was in need of some extra depth on their line. Schofield, having a summer's worth of work within the team's system, gives them some experience on the back of the roster.

Schofield was competing with Teven Jenkins for the starting spot at right guard. Jenkins has been the subject of trade rumors this offseason, but Schofield's release makes it clear he is staying and has earned the starting gig. Schofield started 12 games for the Chargers in 2021. Pro Football Focus graded him as a competent pass-blocker while docking him for poor run-blocking. With 81 starts to his name, Schofield should draw some interest as a free agent.

Schofield, 32, started a dozen games for the Chargers in 2021 during his second stint with the organization. Functioning mostly as a guard but sometimes playing tackle, Schofield will join a Bears offensive line graded by Pro Football Focus as last season's tenth worst run blocking unit. Chicago was middling in pass protection last season.