In 2024, the Chicago Bears finished 5-12. They lost 10 consecutive games after a 4-2 start of the season. It was his first year with rookie QB Caleb Williams’ team.
Matt Eberflus was fired in November, and former Lions Oc Ben Johnson was later hired as new head coach. In Detroit, Johnson built his offense through a powerful offensive line. Chicago has multiple deals and free agent signings to improve that area of its team. Veteran lineman Joe Sunny was swapped by the Chiefs for a bear. The team gave him a two-year extension on Tuesday, with $33.5 million guaranteed at signing.
Joe Sunny has signed with Chicago throughout the 2027 season
for #bears Joe Sunny, that’s a two-year contract worth $17.5 million a year. He will make $51 million for the next three years, with a total guarantee of $33.5 million on signing. https://t.co/99kfb0kjpi
– Ian Rapoport (@rapsheet) May 20, 2025
Ahead of the 2025 season, the Chicago Bears made several moves to upgrade the interior of their offensive line. Drew Dalman was a free agent signing for the Bears after four seasons with the Falcons. He plays the center in Chicago. Additionally, the Bears traded their sixth pick in 2025 for the Rams for guard Jonah Jackson. Their biggest move to upgrade the offensive line was the trade between the bear and the chief.
Chicago traded the 2026 four-round pick for Kansas City in exchange for the All-Pro Joe Thuney. The 32-year-old is a four-time Super Bowl champion. twice with Patriots and twice with Kansas City. Thuney has been selected as a Pro Bowler in three consecutive seasons, with two consecutive first teams All-Pro selections.
The NFL Insider reported that the Bears gave Sunny a two-year extension on Tuesday. Ian Rapoport reports that the deal is worth $17.5 million a year, making it $51 million over the next three seasons. Thuney was guaranteed $33.5 million at the time of signing. The veteran lineman is expected to make a significant improvement in Chicago ahead. Compared to 2024, there’s no doubt that the Bears will improve their interior offensive line.
