Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears on Wednesday signed veteran offensive linemanJoe Thuneyto a two-year extension through 2027.

"We are looking forward to Joe being a member of the Chicago Bears for the years ahead," said General Manager Ryan Poles. "Joe's leadership and experience have already positively impacted our organization, and we are fortunate that he will continue to lead our team, on and off the field."

"We are excited to secure Joe as a member of our team moving forward," said Head Coach Ben Johnson. "As we build our culture through hard work and belief, Joe will be an integral piece to the growth and development of our football team."

Thuney, a four-time AP All-Pro selection and four-time Super Bowl champion, has started all 167 of his career games played (postseason included) along the offensive fronts of the New England Patriots (2016-20) and Kansas City Chiefs (2021-24). After being selected by the Patriots in the third round (78th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft, Thuney started every game for New England over the next five seasons, totaling 80 regular-season games and 10 postseason outings, including three-straight Super Bowl appearances and two World Championships.

After signing with the Chiefs in 2021, Thuney started 77 total games for Kansas City, including 11 playoff games, at left guard and left tackle. Over his nine professional seasons, Thuney has helped lead his teams to secure six AFC Championships, tallying four Super Bowl titles. Thuney, who earned AP First-Team All-Pro honors in 2023 and 2024, and second-team acknowledgment in 2019 and 2022, has also been named to the Pro Bowl each of the last three seasons (2022-24).

A native of Centerville, Ohio, Thuney appeared in 41 games, starting each of his final 33 appearances, during his collegiate career at North Carolina State (2011-15), where he was named First-Team All-America following his final season with the Wolfpack (2015).