# Joe Thuney

NFL player. Position: **OL**. Team: **CHI** (Chicago Bears).

## Quick Facts

- **Position:** OL (Guard)
- **Team:** CHI (Chicago Bears)
- **Bye week (2026):** 10

## 2026 Outlook

All-Pro lineman joining the Bears in his first season (2025), Thuney immediately made an impact solidifying the offensive line and earning recognition as the inaugural Protector of the Year Award winner for his stellar 2025 season. In his first year with Chicago, Thuney excelled in run-game blocking and has been consistently steady in pass protection throughout his career. CBS Sports' Pete Prisco ranked Thuney at #55 in his top 100 NFL players list, noting he was the only guard ranked higher than the Colts' Quenton Nelson (#38) and Falcons' Chris Lindstrom (#33) on the list. His elite performance as a guard in Ben Johnson's run-heavy offensive system positions him as a cornerstone of the Bears' line heading into 2026, providing stability for Caleb Williams and the ground game.

ESPN's 2026 survey ranked Thuney as the #5 interior lineman overall, noting his continued excellence at age 33. He led all guards in pass block win rate and ranked third among guards in run block win rate at 77%, anchoring the Bears' revamped offensive line. One evaluator called him "awesome" in 2025, highlighting his technical soundness and durability (per Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL guards, centers for 2026 - ESPN).

## Role / Depth Chart

Starting guard for the Chicago Bears. Key piece of offensive line anchoring Ben Johnson's run-first system.

## Injury Status

Healthy. Full availability expected for 2026 season.

## Recent News

- 2026-06-26 — Three Chicago Bears make CBS Sports' Top 100 NFL Players of 2026 List (Three Chicago Bears make CBS Sports' Top 100 NFL Players of 2026 List)

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