During a pre-NFL draft press conference on Tuesday, general manager Ryan Poles told reporters that signing Thuney to a contract extension is a "priority" for the team. Obviously, Poles and company are going to be busy this week with the draft.

Bears GM Ryan Poles is adamant about wanting the four-time All-Pro guard to be back in 2026 with a contract extension, as the team ponders potential lineman in draft.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles hopes to sign guard Joe Thuney to a contract extension after getting deals done with cornerback Kyler Gordon and linebacker T.J.