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A number of teams found themselves in need of moves to create immediate cap space leading up to the start of the season. The Bears were among them, and a set of restructures has been executed.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 4

Chicago Bears gain $17 million in cap space after trio of contract restructures

The Chicago Bears are putting the finishing touches on their roster as they prepare for the 2026 season. Now, the franchise will have some extra money to work with.

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Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 4

Bears Restructuring Three Players For Around $17M In Cap Space

ESPN’s Field Yates reports the Bears are restructuring G Joe Thuney, DE Dayo Odeyingbo and LB T.J. Edwards for around $17 million in 2026 cap space. Thuney, Odeyingbo and Edwards were scheduled to have three of the higher cap hits on the team at $16 million, $15.5 million and $8.25 million, respectively.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / EssentiallySports / August 26

Bears HC Ben Johnson Fails to Provide Clarity Over LT Role Despite Joe Thuney’s Demands

At a time when most NFL franchises are set for the 2026 season, the 2025 NFC North champions are still struggling to find a Left Tackle to bolster their already formidable offensive line.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 19

Chicago Bears coach left in awe by Joe Thuney

Joe Thuney joined the Chicago Bears via a trade from the Kansas City Chiefs in March 2025. He has since provided the team with a veteran locker room presence and a lot of championship experience.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 19

Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson addresses Joe Thuney frustration as offensive line questions persist

The Chicago Bears have high expectations after going 11-6 and winning the NFC North in 2025. With a year of experience in the new offensive system, many expect that Caleb Williams and others will take a step forward.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 18

Bears star Joe Thuney has strong message ahead of new NFL season

Joe Thuney and the Chicago Bears enjoyed a lot of success in 2025. They won the NFC North with an 11-6 record and reached the Divisional Round. However, they are aiming for more in the upcoming season, with their sights set on surpassing their achievements.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / July 31

Joe Thuney Becomes Chicago Bears' Highest Rated Player in Madden 27

Each and every year, Madden ratings come with a ton of debate. Well, it's typically good practice not to lean into them too hard one way or another, seeing how the Chicago Bears are rated is interesting.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 28

Caleb Williams Helped Joe Thuney Do What All-Time Great QBs Didn't

It seemed Bears guard Joe Thuney had done it all once he won the first NFL Protector of the Year Award. He hadn't, but maybe now he has. Four Lombardi trophies, six Super Bowl appearances and the top offensive lineman are now on his resume, but now he has gone one step further.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / July 27

Bears’ OL Joe Thuney Cracks Top Half of NFL Top 100

The Chicago Bears have put a handful of players on the annual NFL Top 100 list, as determined by the players. After Montez Sweat appeared at No. 91 on the list, and Caleb Williams made his debut at No.

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 27

NFL players finally make things right with Bears All-Pro Joe Thuney after years of being overlooked by his peers

Chicago Bears All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney has finally be recognized on the NFL’s Top 1oo Players list for the first time in his career, and honor voted on by his peers that he deserved for years.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 14

Two Chicago Bears OLs ranked among Top 10 in the NFL

The Chicago Bears are home to the best offensive lineman in football. Sports Illustrated released its top-10 NFL offensive lineman rankings heading into the 2026 season.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / July 13

ESPN facing backlash over Joe Thuney decision

Ahead of the 2025 NFL season, the Chicago Bears sent a fourth-round pick to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for Joe Thuney. Not long after the trade, Chicago signed the three-time All-Pro guard to a two-year, $35 million contract extension.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 13

Latest NFL rankings raise questions about how the league really views Chicago Bears star offensive lineman Joe Thuney

Chicago Bears left guard Joe Thuney was awarded the NFL’s first ever Protector of the Year award, yet some people within the league still aren’t sold on him actually being the best in the league.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 12

Chicago Bears: Joe Thuney losing key skill despite playing great

The Chicago Bears will need Joe Thuney to have another All-Pro season after center Drew Dalman retired in the offseason. The Bears interior offensive line was finally stellar last year with Dalman, Thuney, and Jonah Jackson.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 9

Bears star draws ‘perfect’ praise from NFL legend Tom Brady

Throughout his NFL career, fans and analysts have praised Chicago Bears guard Joe Thuney for playing his role well. He entered the NFL in 2016 as the No.

NFL News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / April 8

Joe Thuney Receives High Honor From NC State Football

RALEIGH — NC State has a strong tradition of players going on to success in the NFL, especially since Dave Doeren took over the program 13 seasons ago.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 7

Bears All-Pro earns major honor that feels like just the beginning of something much bigger ahead

The Chicago Bears struck gold when they acquired left guard Joe Thuney last offseason and he continues to earn major accolades for an exceptional football career both at the college and professional level.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 7

Why Chiefs Trading Joe Thuney Was Still the Right Decision

For the first time, the NFL has an award for the best offensive lineman, called Protector of the Year. Chicago Bears’ All-Pro guard Joe Thuney was named the recipient of this award in its inaugural season.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 5

Bears G Joe Thuney Wins Protector Of The Year

Bears G Joe Thuney was announced as the first ever Protector Of The Year award on Thursday at NFL Honors. Thuney, 33, was drafted by the Patriots in the third round out of N.C.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 8

What Joe Thuney sees in Bears that says they can be special

While the Bears definitely lack the playoff experience Green Bay has as a team, the Chicago player with the most postseason experience of all pointed out an advantage his team does possess.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 28

Former Chiefs Guard Thuney Continues Impressive Streak

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Saturday night in his Bay Area hotel room, Joe Thuney added to an impressive personal accomplishment. After Derrick Henry and Baltimore literally ran away with a 41-24 win at Green Bay, Thuney became a division champion for the ninth time in 10 NFL seasons.

NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / May 27, 2025

Joe Thuney's new contract details open the door for a Chiefs reunion

Earlier this offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs made the polarizing decision to trade 2-time All-Pro guard Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears. After four strong seasons in Kansas City, Thuney is now a Bear.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 20, 2025

Bears Sign G Joe Thuney To Two-Year Extension

The Chicago Bears have signed G Joe Thuney to a two-year extension, his agent Mike McCartney announced. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport adds the deal is worth

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / April 23, 2025

Bears want to extend four-time Super Bowl champion despite his age

He is in the final season of a five-year, $80M deal.

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Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 22, 2025

Bears Prioritizing Extension For OL Joe Thuney

Bears GM Ryan Poles said on Tuesday that getting an extension done for OL Joe Thuney will be one of his top priorities after the draft, per Courtney Cronin.