NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport confirmed the news, adding that the deal is worth $17.5 million per year with $33.5 million guaranteed. When taking into account his 2025 salary, Thuney is set to make $51 million over the next three seasons in Chicago.

Bears fans should be excited about the addition of Luther Burden III. As much as we might love Colston Loveland, Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, Grady Jarrett and other new Bears, the 2025 offseason might ultimately be remembered as the year the Bears got Burden III.

There is no replacing Thuney. He’s a four-time All-Pro and a four-time Super Bowl champion. But while the team can’t replace that type of production, getting better play from the left tackle makes it possible for the team to afford a little dip at left guard.