Joe Thuney Ranked No. 49 on NFL Top 100
The player-voted placement reflects his Protector of the Year award, sustained All‑Pro, Pro Bowl honors, alongside his position as the highest-ranked Bear so far.
Overview
- Joe Thuney was revealed Monday as No. 49 on the NFL Top 100 list, making him the highest-ranked Chicago Bear among published entries.
- The ranking follows his winning the inaugural NFL Protector of the Year award and being named first-team All‑Pro for a third straight season and to a fourth consecutive Pro Bowl.
- Thuney’s résumé includes four Super Bowl rings and nine division titles in 10 seasons, and the Bears acquired him in a March 2025 trade from Kansas City.
- Peers and coaches have praised Thuney for consistency, intelligence and leadership, and he demonstrated versatility by sliding to left tackle during a playoff game when the team needed him.
- The NFL is revealing the Top 100 on X with two players announced daily through Aug. 21 and the Top 10 unveiled beginning Aug. 24, keeping Thuney’s exact final placement open as the countdown continues.