The Bears traded a 2026 fourth-round pick to the Kansas City Chiefs for All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney and a 2025 sixth-round pick to the Los Angeles Rams for Pro Bowl right guard Jonah Jackson. During a post-free agency press conference,

Offensive lineman Jonah Jackson was headed towards another murky season with the Los Angeles Rams. While he was making plenty of money, his fit inside the organization didn’t seem to make sense.

The Chicago Bears were happy to learn that lineman Jonah Jackson was available. Ben Johnson believes Jackson can be an integral part of the reimagined offensive line in Chicago.

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – The Rams have traded offensive lineman Jonah Jackson to the Bears in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick. Originally signing with the Rams as an unrestricted free agent last spring, Jackson played just four games (all starts) in an injury-shortened 2024 season.

Last week, the Chicago Bears traded for two proven starters at offensive guard. Former Kansas City Chiefs OG Joe Thuney brings Super Bowl-winning experience during his time with the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs.

During their time together in Detroit, then-Lions guard Jonah Jackson recognized that then-offensive coordinator Ben Johnson had head coaching qualities in him.

The Chicago Bears wasted no time improving at the guard position, trading for Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson. While head coach Ben Johnson is known for his flash, none of his offensive creativity would be possible without a strong offensive line in place.

The Bears weren’t planning to trade for two Pro Bowl guards, but when the opportunity presented itself, they acted quickly to land Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson.