Bears Trying Patience of All-Pro Joe Thuney, as LT Uncertainty Persists

Joe Thuney Is Just Like Us Because He Also Wants to Know Who’s Playing Left Tackle in 2026

I’ve never related more to Joe Thuney in my life. Pro Football Talk’s Michael David Smith shares a quote from Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson, who explains that his star left guard would like an inkling of who will be starting left to him as the team’s left tackle: “I think Joe would like some clarity on who he can build a rapport with. It’s been a little bit of a revolving door. He’s a pro’s pro and he’s willing to do everything, but you …

Bears Trying Patience of All-Pro Joe Thuney, as LT Uncertainty Persists

The Chicago Bears made one of the top transactions of the 2025 offseason when they landed left guard Joe Thuney from the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a fourth-round pick.Thuney went on to make his fourth consecutive All-Pro team, and the fifth of his 10-year career, while also earning the NFL’s inaugural “Protector of the Year” award last season. Under contract for the next two years at a total of $35 million, Thuney will turn 34 during th…

Bears have likely Hall of Famer at core of their resurgence as guard Joe Thuney quietly leads way

<p>The best quality an offensive lineman can have is that no one notices him. <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a> left guard Joe Thuney has taken that to an extreme.</p><p>With four Pro Bowl selections and four Super Bowl rings, he’s a likely Hall of Famer, but hardly anyone thinks about him. No. 62 jerseys never sell out. He’s averse to the spotlight in every way, from politely declining all inte…