Bears Acquire Super Bowl Champ Joe Thuney

The Chicago Bears have made significant moves to strengthen their offensive line by acquiring All-Pro guard Joe Thuney from the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick. This trade follows the Bears' recent acquisition of Jonah Jackson from the Los Angeles Rams, both aimed at better protecting quarterback Caleb Williams, who led the NFL in sacks last season. The Chiefs, facing salary cap constraints after placing a franchise tag on guard Trey Smith, traded Thuney to free up $16 million in cap space. Thuney, a four-time Super Bowl champion, is in the last year of his contract with a $16 million cap hit, and the Bears are expected to explore an extension. The move allows the Bears to address their offensive line needs without sacrificing significant draft capital, while the Chiefs focus on financial flexibility and investing in younger players.