Bears Land Three AP All-Pros: Thuney, Byard First Team, Wright Second Team

Overview

• Safety Kevin Byard earned his third first-team All-Pro after leading the NFL with seven interceptions as Chicago topped the league with 33 takeaways, including 23 picks.
• Left guard Joe Thuney made first-team All-Pro and continued his Pro Bowl streak, reinforcing a line rebuild that cut sacks allowed from 68 last season to 24.
• Right tackle Darnell Wright secured his first All-Pro nod with a second-team selection in his third season after being drafted No. 10 overall in 2023.
• This marks the first time since 1986 that the Bears had multiple offensive linemen named All-Pro, joining the franchise lineage of Jimbo Covert and Jay Hilgenberg.
• Byard is in the final year of his contract and is viewed as a candidate for an extension, while Wright’s recognition strengthens his extension outlook as the Bears prepare to host the Packers in the playoff opener.