The Bears have made it official with offensive lineman Joe Thuney, announcing on Wednesday that the club has signed him to a two-year contract extension.

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.