Thuney's elite play recognized by NFL peers

In the 2026 offseason, the Chicago Bears acquired guard Joe Thuney from the Kansas City Chiefs for a fourth-round pick. During his first season with the Bears, Thuney earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections and was ranked 49th among all NFL players by his peers. He allowed 15 pressures, one quarterback hit, and zero sacks, receiving a 79.4 overall grade from Pro Football Focus.