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.

The most accomplished piece included in the Bears’ March interior O-line overhaul, Joe Thuney is going into a contract year. The Chiefs effectively chose Trey Smith over Thuney, breaking up a four-year guard tandem as the former required a franchise tag to be retained.