Overview

• Joe Thuney's two-year, $35 million extension includes $33.5 million fully guaranteed, bringing his total earnings to $51 million over three years.
• The 32-year-old guard, acquired in March from the Kansas City Chiefs for a fourth-round draft pick, was entering the final year of his previous contract.
• Thuney's extension secures continuity along the Bears' interior offensive line, with teammates Drew Dalman and Jonah Jackson also under contract through 2027.
• The Bears prioritized offensive line improvements this offseason after Caleb Williams was sacked a league-high 68 times in 2024.
• Thuney, a two-time first-team All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowler, brings veteran leadership and elite pass-blocking skills to Chicago’s offense.