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Pro Bowl Additions Propel Bears into Top Guard Duo Rankings for 2025

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Prince Horton | Last updated Jun 8, 2025 6:57 PM ET

The Chicago Bears spent this offseason laying the groundwork for a new era—literally. With second-year quarterback Caleb Williams ready to take the reins and new head coach Ben Johnson crafting a fresh offensive identity, the team's front office focused on reinforcing the line of scrimmage. After a year full of growing pains and inconsistent protection, they knew changes had to be made. And now, those moves are getting noticed. A new round of rankings has the Bears near the top of the league in a key position group.

Pro Football Focus just dropped its latest rankings—'PFF Guard Rankings: Top 32 ahead of the 2025 NFL season'—put together by Mason Cameron and shared by former NFL tight end Clay Harbor. And guess what? The Bears landed at No. 2 on the list of top guard duos heading into the new season.

That's no small feat considering where things stood just a year ago. The ranking is a nod to the new talent Chicago has brought in and how much faith analysts are placing in the revamped interior line.

PFF has the Bears with the 2nd best Guard duo in the entire NFL.

If Jonah Jackson can stay healthy they might be the best. #DaBears #Bears #ChicagoBears pic.twitter.com/ez1tl5NnL6
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) June 8, 2025

Let's talk about those new faces. Joe Thuney, 32, arrived from Kansas City with a Super Bowl resume and recent Pro Bowl honors under his belt. He's long been one of the steadiest pass protectors in the league.

Lining up next to him is Jonah Jackson, 28, who made his mark in Detroit and earned a Pro Bowl alternate nod back in 2021. Together, they bring toughness, leadership, and experience to an offense that's betting big on Caleb Williams.

As for PFF, they've built a reputation as one of the go-to sources for player grading and advanced football analytics. Their rankings combine deep stats, film study, and consistency metrics to evaluate talent beyond the surface. So when they rank a duo this high, it carries weight.

With the Bears turning heads before a single snap is played, the message is clear: they're done rebuilding—they're ready to compete.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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