Joe Thuney Fantasy Stats

Chicago Bears offensive guard Joe Thuney was named the 2025 Protector of the Year on Thursday night, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. It's the first award of its kind. Thuney made an immediate impact for Chicago after the team acquired him in March of last year from the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a fourth-round pick in this year's NFL Draft. The 33-year-old veteran then signed a two-year, $35 million contract with the Bears in May. The biggest surprise may have been the fact that a left guard, and not a left tackle, won the inaugural Protector of the Year award. Thuney played a key role in helping the Bears win the NFC North division while also helping the team advance to the Divisional Round of the postseason in quarterback Caleb Williams' second year in the league. The Bears' offensive line allowed the third-fewest sacks (24) in the NFL in 2025.

The Chicago Bears signed new offensive guard Joe Thuney to a two-year contract extension on Tuesday at $17.5 million per year, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. Thuney will now make $51 million for the next three years with $33.5 million fully guaranteed at signing. The 32-year-old veteran was slated to count $16 million against the 2025 salary cap, but his new deal will lower that figure. Chicago sent a 2026 fourth-round draft pick to the Kansas City Chiefs for Thuney in March as they look to beef up their offensive line in front of second-year quarterback Caleb Williams. In addition to Thuney, the Bears new-look offensive line also has Drew Dalman and Jonah Jackson in 2025. Thuney will be the starting left guard in the Windy City this year in what the Bears are hoping will be an improvement for Williams under center.

The Chicago Bears are trading for Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro offensive lineman Joe Thuney, according to multiple sources. The Bears are sending a 2026 fourth-round pick in exchange for the veteran. Thuney could potentially receive a contract extension with Chicago in short order. The 32-year-old and four-time Super Bowl Champion has been an anchor on Kansas City's offensive line since joining the team in 2021 following a five-year career with the New England Patriots. He has earned four All-Pro honors and will provide an instant boost to the Chicago offense line. The organization also traded for Los Angeles Rams guard Jonah Jackson, so needless to say, revamping the offensive line has been a major priority under new head coach Ben Johnson.

Kansas City Chiefs left guard Joe Thuney (pectoral) missed practice all week and has officially been ruled out for the Super Bowl this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The All-Pro offensive guard suffered a serious pectoral injury in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills and wasn't able to play in the AFC Championship contest against the Baltimore Ravens, either. There was a slight chance the 31-year-old could play in Super Bowl LVIII, but that went out the window this week when he was unable to practice at all. Not having Thuney on the offensive line could be a big issues for the Chiefs offense against a penetrating 49ers defensive front on Sunday. Look for Nick Allegretti to get the start at left guard in Thuney's place.

Even though Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said it's a long shot for All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney (pectoral) to play in Super Bowl LVIII this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, those around him still believe there is a chance that he could suit up, according to a source. Thuney said the picture will be more clearer the closer we get to Sunday's big game. The 31-year-old suffered a significant pectoral injury in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills and did not play in the AFC Championship against the Baltimore Ravens. He's going to need to practice at some point later this week most likely in order to have any chance of being active on Sunday. If Thuney cannot go, it will be a big blow for KC's offensive line and offense as a whole, and the team would be asking Nick Allegretti to step up in his place. UPDATE: Thuney officially missed practice Wednesday.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said on Tuesday that offensive guard Joe Thuney (pectoral) is a "long shot" to practice this week in the lead-up to Super Bowl LVIII this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Thuney suffered a pectoral injury in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills and did not play in the AFC Championship against the Baltimore Ravens. The star guard said on Monday that he was unsure if he'd play against the 49ers in the Super Bowl this weekend. Reid said that for Thuney to play on Sunday against the 49ers, the team would have to ensure that the offensive lineman wouldn't exacerbate the injury. Not having Thuney available against San Francisco would be a big blow for KC's blocking unit against a Niners penetrating defensive front.

Kansas City Chiefs left guard Joe Thuney (pectoral) is in danger of missing the Super Bowl next Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, according to a league source. Head coach Andy Reid hasn't publicly ruled Thuney out, but the All-Pro offensive lineman didn't practice on Friday and will have to make significant improvement over the next week to have a shot at suiting up in the big game. He has been undergoing tests to determine the severity of the injury and whether it's something he can play through, but there hasn't been much optimism. The 31-year-old injured his pectoral muscle in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills and did not play in the AFC Championship versus the Baltimore Ravens. If Thuney misses the Super Bowl against San Fran, Nick Allegretti would make a second straight start.

Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro offensive guard Joe Thuney (pectoral) received varying opinions for his pectoral injury, according to sources. Some experts think it's torn, while others believe it's just a strain. Surgery is on the table right now. If the Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens in Sunday's AFC Championship game and advance to another Super Bowl, Thuney won't be ruled out, but he'll be considered a long shot to play. The 31-year-old was injured in last Sunday's Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills and was quickly ruled out this week for the AFC Championship. Nick Allegretti will take over as the team's starter at left guard against a strong Ravens defensive line. It will be something to watch as the game unfolds.

The Kansas City Chiefs have officially ruled out All-Pro offensive guard Joe Thuney (pectoral) for the AFC Championship tilt on Sunday versus the Ravens in Baltimore. This was the likely outcome after Thuney was injured in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills last Sunday. It's unclear if Thuney would be ready in a couple weeks if the Chiefs advance to another Super Bowl, but the 31-year-old's absence is very notable for this weekend's big game against a strong Ravens defensive line that led the NFL in sacks in 2023. It's a downgrade for the entire Chiefs' offense, most notably for quarterback Patrick Mahomes and running back Isiah Pacheco (ankle, toe). With Thuney out, expect Nick Allegretti to start at left guard for the Chiefs on Sunday.

Kansas City Chiefs left guard Joe Thuney (pectoral) is not practicing on Wednesday and is unlikely to play against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Thuney suffered a pectoral injury in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills. If he can't suit up on Sunday, it will be a massive loss for the Chiefs' offensive line. The three-time Super Bowl Champion earned first-team All-Pro honors this year and is part of one of the best interior offensive lines in the NFL. Heading into a matchup with stud defensive linemen Michael Pierce and Justin Madubuike, his potential absence is obviously not ideal. Expect Patrick Mahomes to face more interior pressure if Thuney is standing on the sideline.