The Chicago Bears locked down a key part of their offensive line signing guard Joe Thuney to a two-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday.

The Chicago Bears on Wednesday signed veteran offensive lineman Joe Thuney to a two-year extension through 2027.

According to Thuney's agent Mike McCartney, Thuney agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Bears. Per CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones, Thuney now makes $51 million over the next three seasons with $33.5 million worth of guaranteed money as part of this new deal.