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Bears Extend All-Pro Guard Joe Thuney Through 2027 in $51M Deal

Chicago secures veteran lineman with a two-year, $35 million extension to bolster protection for quarterback Caleb Williams.

FILE - Chicago Bears football guard Joe Thuney talks to media during a news conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Nov 10, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Joe Thuney (62) at the line of scrimmage against the Denver Broncos during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Joe Thuney's new extension makes his three-year contract worth $51 million, with $33.5 million fully guaranteed at signing.
  • The deal raises Thuney's annual salary to $17.5 million, ranking him fourth among left guards in the NFL.
  • Thuney, a three-time All-Pro, was acquired from the Chiefs in March for a 2026 fourth-round pick.
  • The Bears' retooled interior line now includes Thuney, center Drew Dalman, and guard Jonah Jackson, all under contract through 2027.
  • General manager Ryan Poles prioritized Thuney's extension to improve protection for Caleb Williams after a league-high 68 sacks allowed in 2024.