Joe Thuney reunites with center Garrett Bradbury on Bears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:32 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Chicago Bears left guard Joe Thuney expressed enthusiasm about reuniting with center Garrett Bradbury, a former college teammate. They played together at NC State in 2014 and 2015, and Thuney noted Bradbury's efforts to adapt to head coach Ben Johnson's offense. Although both players did not participate in the preseason opener, there is potential for them to play in upcoming games against the Cincinnati Bengals or Tennessee Titans, which would help the offensive line build cohesion ahead of the season.
- •Thuney and Bradbury played together at NC State
- •They did not play in the Bears' preseason opener
- •Bears may use starters in remaining preseason games
- •Bradbury is learning head coach Johnson's offense
- •Thuney praises Bradbury's intelligence and athleticism
- 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Thuney discusses reunion with Bears center Garrett Bradbury
"Bears left guard Joe Thuney is excited to reunite with former college teammate and new Chicago center Garrett Bradbury.
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