Getty CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 09: Joe Thuney #62 of the Chicago Bears looks on after the game against the New York Giants at Soldier Field on November 09, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) Amajor reason why the Chicago Bears had the type of success they had in 2025 was thanks to veteran guard Joe Thuney. Thuney was not only named a Pro Bowler and First-Team All-Pro, but also a finalist for the first-ever NFL Protector of the Year award. This award was created,