Bears agree to $35 million contract with Chiefs trade acquisition

The Chicago Bears are arguably the most improved team in the NFL this offseason. Chicago made plenty of improvements, from hiring Ben Johnson as head coach to bringing in an excellent rookie class during the 2025 NFL Draft. Now the Bears have made another move to lock up one of their new offensive linemen.

The Bears have extended guard Joe Thuney on a two-year contract worth $35 million, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Thuney’s contract includes $33.5 million fully guaranteed.

Chicago acquired Thuney from the Chiefs just before NFL free agency in March.

Ben Johnson made a concerted effort to upgrade Chicago’s offensive line this offseason. The Bears also traded for former Lions guard Jonah Jackson and signed Drew Dalmon to a lucrative contract in free agency.

More on this story to come.