One of the staples of the Kansas City Chiefs offensive line over the past five years has been traded.
Two-time All-Pro guard Joe Thuney has been traded to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Former NFL linebacker Bart Scott says Kansas City always has a vision when making moves like this.
Thuney was recently selected as the Chiefs' MVP last season, being praised for his unselfishness in moving to left tackle to help the team. NFL Analyst Louis Riddick says he thinks Thuney is still capable of being an elite lineman.
The guard has played in nine NFL seasons between New England and Kansas City, only missing two career games. Thuney also has the highest pass block win rate in the NFL over the past two seasons.
Thuney is due $16 million this season, the final of a five-year contract he signed in 2021. Kansas City franchise tagged guard Trey Smith earlier this week, and will begin negotiating a long-term contract extension.
