Ohio-born football guard Joseph Thuney was drafted in the third round (78th pick) of the 2016 NFL Draft. He started his NFL career with the New England Patriots recording more snaps than any Patriot in 2016. Thuney was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team 2016. He became the first ever NFL to start three consecutive Super Bowls (LI, LII, LIII) in his first three seasons winning two of them. After spending five seasons with the Patriots, Thuney signed a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021.
Thuney is in his fourth season with the Chiefs in 2024. In his first nine seasons, the decorated guard already has four Super Bowls. He is also a two-time Pro Bowl (2022,2023) and was named to the First-team All-Pro in 2023. Thuney attended North Carolina University from (2011-2015). He was a finalist for the Campbell Trophy, which honors the player who combines the finest qualities of academics, community service, and on-field success.
Joe Thuney Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Joe Thuney signed a five-year contract worth $80 million with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021. He also received a $17 million signing bonus. Thuney carries a cap hit value of $26.9 million and a dead cap value of $23.9 million in 2024.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 5yr(s)/ $80,000,000 | $17,000,000 | $16,000,000 | $31,890,000 | $46,890,000 |
| YEAR | AGE | CAP HIT | CASH | DEAD CAP |
| 2021 | 29 | $4,500,000 | $18,100,000 | $31,890,000 |
| 2022 | 30 | $8,151,250 | $14,400,000 | $43,000,000 |
| 2023 | 31 | $13,416,250 | $15,500,000 | $35,348,750 |
| 2024 | 32 | $26,971,713 | $16,000,000 | $23,943,426 |
| 2025 | 33 | $26,971,713 | $16,000,000 | $10,971,713 |
| 2026 | 34 | UFA |
Joe Thuney Salary
Joe Thuney in his five-year contract receives an average salary of $16 million according to Spotrac.
How much does Joe Thuney make per minute?
Joe Thuney earns around $30.8 per minute in his contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.
How much of Joe Thuney’s contract is guaranteed?
Joe Thuney has $46.89 million guaranteed out of the whole contract amount agreed with the Chiefs. This includes the bonus which was given at the signing.
What are the terms of Joe Thuney’s contract?
Thuney’s deal included a $17 million signing bonus and guaranteed him $31.89 million at the time of signing. His signing proration is spread over five years at around $3.4 million from 2021 onwards until 2025. Thuney also received restructure bonuses of $12.8 million and $13 million in 2022 and 2023 respectively (via Spotrac).
Joe Thuney Career Earnings
Joe Thuney has earned $83.9 million in his career as of January 2025 (via Spotrac).
Joe Thuney Contract History
Thuney has signed two contracts before signing his 5-year contract extension in 2021.
| Year | Team | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2020 - 2020 | New England Patriots | 1 yr(s) / $14,781,000 | N/A | $14,781,000 | $14,781,000 | $14,781,000 |
| 2013 - 2016 | New England Patriots | 4 yr(s) / $3,213,428 | $773,428 | $803,357 | $773,428 | $773,428 |
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FAQ's on Joe Thuney Contract
A. Joe Thuney was drafted in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
A. Joe Thuney is 32 years old as of January 2025.
A. Joe Thuney was born in Centerville, Ohio on November 18, 1992.
A. Joe Thuney attended North Carolina University from 2011-2015.
