The Chicago Bears made a franchise-altering move by acquiring All-Pro guard Joe Thuney from the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round draft pick. While the trade was initially viewed as a smart way to reinforce the offensive line, early results suggest that Thuney’s impact has been even greater than expected. A remarkable statistical improvement highlights just how much the Bears have benefited from adding the veteran lineman—one that could be the key to their offensive resurgence.
The Bears’ Offensive Line Struggles Before Thuney