{"id":16414,"date":"2025-05-01T23:13:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T23:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/16414\/"},"modified":"2025-05-01T23:13:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T23:13:09","slug":"bears-gm-ryan-poles-provides-update-on-possible-joe-thuney-contract-extension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/16414\/","title":{"rendered":"Bears GM Ryan Poles provides update on possible Joe Thuney contract extension"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beefing up the offensive line this offseason was a high priority for the Chicago Bears<\/a> and general manager Ryan Poles. They didn’t waste much time in doing so, trading for a pair of experienced guards and signing the top center on the market.<\/p>\n

Back in March, the Bears traded for Jonah Jackson from the Los Angeles Rams<\/a> and Joe Thuney from the Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>. Less than a week later, they agreed to a deal with former Atlanta Falcons<\/a> center Drew Dalman. While Jackson and Dalman are under contract for the next few seasons, Thuney is set to be a free agent in 2026. Many expect the Bears to ink the perennial All-Pro guard to an extension, but will it come to fruition?<\/p>\n

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Poles weighed in on the topic on Thursday when asked on ESPN 1000’s Kap & J-Hood show about when a deal can be expected, and he’s fairly optimistic about getting something done sooner rather than later. “I would hope it’s not too long,” Poles said. “As I said the other day, it’s a priority. I have a great relationship with Joe, as well as Mike McCartney, his agent. We’ll have conversations and see what makes sense for both sides. I love Joe; I love what he brings. I know he’s excited to be here, so we’ll see if we can work something out in the near future.”<\/p>\n

Though Thuney is 32 years old and the Bears were able to acquire him for only a 2026 fourth-round pick, it’s encouraging to hear Poles isn’t viewing him as a one-year rental. Thuney still plays at a high level and is one of the best guards in the league. He also brings a winning mentality, having won four Super Bowl championships throughout his career. Having someone like him on the team for the next few seasons would go a long way towards the development of not only quarterback Caleb Williams, but the offense as a whole.<\/p>\n

Time will tell when or if the two sides can come together on a deal, but the way Poles is talking, the hope is that this will not drag out too long. It sounds like Thuney, Dalman, and Jackson will be around for at least a couple of seasons.<\/p>\n

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