Inks two-year extension
Thuney agreed to terms Tuesday on a two-year extension with Chicago, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The Bears traded a 2026 fourth-round pick to Kansas City in exchange for Thuney back in March, so he had been slated to finish out the 2025 campaign on the final season of the five-year, $80 million contract he inked with the Chiefs in 2021. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Thuney's new two-year extension is worth a total of $35 million. He had been scheduled for a $16 million cap hit in 2025, but Thuney's extension should lower that figure. The 32-year-old left guard will work as a leader for Chicago's revamped offensive line, which also includes new interior starters Drew Dalman and Jonah Jackson.
The Bears traded a 2026 fourth-round pick to Kansas City in exchange for Thuney back in March, so he had been slated to finish out the 2025 campaign on the final season of the five-year, $80 million contract he inked with the Chiefs in 2021. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Thuney's new two-year extension is worth a total of $35 million. He had been scheduled for a $16 million cap hit in 2025, but Thuney's extension should lower that figure. The 32-year-old left guard will work as a leader for Chicago's revamped offensive line, which also includes new interior starters Drew Dalman and Jonah Jackson.
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Measurables Review
How do Joe Thuney's measurables compare to other guard?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 5"Weight
304 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.95 secShuttle Time
4.54 secCone Drill
7.47 secBroad Jump
110 inBench Press
28 repsHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
32.25 in
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Entering his eighth year in the league, Thuney is poised to start at left guard for the Chiefs in 2023.
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Shipped to Chicago
The Bears acquired Thuney (pectoral) from the Chiefs on Wednesday in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Passes physical Sunday
Thuney (pectoral) passed his physical Sunday and was activated from the active/PUP list.
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Opens camp on active/PUP
The Chiefs placed Thuney (pectoral) on the active/PUP list Wednesday.
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Should be ready for season opener
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Thursday that he expects Thuney (pectoral) to be available for the beginning of the regular season, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
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Will finish season on IR
Thuney (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
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Officially out of Super Bowl
Thuney, who missed the AFC Championship Game win over the Ravens with a pectoral injury, will remain sidelined for Sunday's Super Bowl LVIII matchup against the 49ers.
ANALYSIS
The All-Pro guard was never able to get on the practice field during the two weeks of Super Bowl prep. Thuney was spelled effectively by Nick Allegretti versus a Ravens defense that had accrued a league-high 60 sacks in the regular season, but he'll have another tough assignment against the aggressive 49ers unit Sunday.
The All-Pro guard was never able to get on the practice field during the two weeks of Super Bowl prep. Thuney was spelled effectively by Nick Allegretti versus a Ravens defense that had accrued a league-high 60 sacks in the regular season, but he'll have another tough assignment against the aggressive 49ers unit Sunday.