Overview

• Joe Thuney has signed a two-year, $51 million extension with the Chicago Bears, including $33.5 million guaranteed and an annual salary of $17.5 million.
• The extension follows the Bears' March trade with the Kansas City Chiefs, where they acquired Thuney in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick.
• General Manager Ryan Poles prioritized Thuney’s extension as part of the team’s strategy to solidify its offensive line ahead of the 2025 season.
• Thuney, a four-time Super Bowl champion and two-time first-team All-Pro, joins center Drew Dalman and guard Jonah Jackson on the Bears’ revamped offensive line.
• At age 32, Thuney’s durability and long-term effectiveness are considerations, as NFL guards rarely maintain peak performance into their mid-30s.