The Chicago Bears took care of one key piece of business ahead of minicamp practice on Tuesday. The Bears had one starter on the offensive line who needed to be properly taken care of after being traded for this offseason.
The Bears sent the Chiefs a 2026 fourth-round pick in the exchange for four-time All-Pro Joe Thuney. Thuney was labeled as a cap cut this offseason, and Kansas City sent the 32-year-old veteran to Chicago in the final year of his contract.
Chicago Bears agree to a new deal with Joe Thuney
Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bears agreed to a two-year contract extension at $17.5 million per year.
“Compensation update: New Bears guard Joe Thuney is receiving a two-year contract extension at $17.5 million per year, per source, making it $51 million for the next three years with $33.5 million fully guaranteed at signing,” Schefter posted on X.
Compensation update: New Bears guard Joe Thuney is receiving a two-year contract extension at $17.5 million per year, per source, making it $51 million for the next three years with $33.5 million fully guaranteed at signing. pic.twitter.com/seTuZxmirN
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 20, 2025
Thuney is one of the most decorated offensive linemen in the NFL. He’s made three straight Pro Bowl appearances. He’s versatile, as the Chiefs moved Thuney to left tackle last season during the team’s well-documented struggles at the position.
Following the new deal, Thuney will become the fourth-highest-paid left guard in the league, according to average salary, per Over The Cap. Only Landon Dickerson (Eagles), Quenton Nelson (Colts), and Aaron Banks (Packers) are set to make more per year.
The deal gives the Bears much-needed security on the offensive line for years to come.
The Bears traded with the Los Angeles Rams for Jonah Jackson in March and extended him through 2027 with a deal that also pays $17.5 million per year. Chicago signed center Drew Dalman to a three-year deal worth 42 million in free agency.
The Bears have right tackle Darnell Wright, the No. 10 pick in the 2023 draft, under a rookie contract. Left tackle Braxton Jones is in the final year of his rookie deal, but he’s expected to have to compete with second-round pick Ozzy Trapilo in training camp to keep his job.
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