Joe Thuney named No. 49 on NFL's Top 100 Players of 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Chicago Bears offensive lineman Joe Thuney has been ranked as the 49th best player in the NFL for 2026. This marks his first appearance on the NFL’s Top 100 Players list after a standout season where he was named First-Team All-Pro and won the inaugural NFL Protector of the Year award. Thuney, acquired last offseason from the Kansas City Chiefs, played a pivotal role in enhancing the Bears' offensive line, contributing to an 11-6 record and the NFC North title. He joins teammates Caleb Williams and Montez Sweat, who are also on the list, making it the first time since 2019 that multiple Bears players have been recognized.
- •Thuney ranked No. 49 in NFL's Top 100 Players of 2026.
- •Awarded First-Team All-Pro and NFL Protector of the Year.
- •Joined Bears via trade from Kansas City Chiefs.
- •Was crucial to the Bears' 11-6 season and NFC North title.
- •Third Bears player recognized in the Top 100 alongside Williams and Sweat.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Bears OL Joe Thuney named to NFL's Top 100 Players of 2026
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — 30 Most Important Bears of 2026: Joe Thuney (No. 2)
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Thuney Named To NFL Top 100 For First Time
"Our Most Important Bears of 2026 series continues with Joe Thuney, who remains crucial to the offense's success.
"Joe Thuney, perennial All-Pro, makes his first appearance on the NFL’s Top 100 list. @ryandroste with more here:
"Another Bears player has made the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 3:45 PMBears OL Joe Thuney named to NFL's Top 100 Players of 2026
Another Bears player has made the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 3:39 PM30 Most Important Bears of 2026: Joe Thuney (No. 2)
Our Most Important Bears of 2026 series continues with Joe Thuney, who remains crucial to the offense's success.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 3:39 PMJoe Thuney Named To NFL Top 100 For First Time
Joe Thuney, perennial All-Pro, makes his first appearance on the NFL’s Top 100 list. @ryandroste with more here:
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