The Chicago Bears joined the extension parade as it was announced that recently acquired guard Joe Thuney is receiving a two-year extension. As reported by multiple outlets, Thuney’s extension will pay him $17.5 million per year, and he will receive $33.5 million fully guaranteed with this new deal.
In an effort to protect franchise quarterback Caleb Williams, the Bears made multiple moves to address the offensive line, including trading for Joe Thuney. Williams was sacked a team-record 68 times last season. The compensation to get the services of Thuney, who has helped protect Patrick Mahomes over the last four seasons, cost the team a 2026 fourth-round selection.
That move seems like a great move for the organization. The team will have a whole new interior offensive line with Jonah Jackson and Drew Dalman joining Thuney. Overall, the Bears organization and GM Ryan Poles have made a concerted effort to give their young quarterback all the tools to be successful, including a pair of young standout wide receivers and a new tight end.
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The Bears and Joe Thuney will begin the preseason against the Miami Dolphins; the date is still TBD, and the regular season kicks off with a divisional showdown on Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field.
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This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: NFL News: Bears sign IOL Joe Thuney to a two-year extension