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Kansas City Chiefs‘ offensive lineman, Joe Thuney, is having a wonderful time! He landed with his team in their 7th Conference Championship game in a row. He expressed his passion for football in 2022 via an interview with Yahoo, as he remarked, “I just like to play football. It doesn’t matter where. Just want to be out there on the field with the guys. That’s kind of the bottom line.” Joining the NFL world in 2016 with the Patriots, he transitioned to the Chiefs in 2021, playing in versatile positions as guard and left tackle.

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And, his passion also reflects in his lofty net worth. Over his extensive NFL career, his net worth has skyrocketed, backed by lucrative contract deals and possible brand endorsements.

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What is Joe Thuney’s net worth in 2025?

Delivering consistent on-field performance, Joe Thuney has accumulated a solid net worth of $7 million as many sources claim. When he was drafted by the Patriots in the 2016 NFL Draft, his first five seasons were phenomenal as he started all 80 games. Next, in turn, he was offered a lucrative five-year, $80 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021. With this, he obtained a guaranteed sum of $46.89 million, along with a $17 million signing bonus, which has contributed significantly to his signing bonus.

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On signing Thuney with the Chiefs, HC Andy Reid was appreciative of the new addition. Reid remarked, “Joe is an impressive player. He’s everything you want in an offensive lineman with his toughness and work ethic… I know he’s ready to get to work and we’re happy to have him,” as stated in Chiefs’ article from March 2021. Thuney also reflected on it, as he stated his intentions, “Just want to come in and work hard every day.” And, indeed he has been doing so each day, giving his best for the team.

What is Thuney’s salary in 2025?

In 2025, Joe Thuney’s total earnings amounted to $16 million, making him one of the highest-paid offensive guards. It includes a base salary of $15.5 million. Together, it helped him boost his earnings last year. And as for brand endorsements, there is no information on that.

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If you just rewind a few years, like when he was with the Patriots, his rookie year (2016) salary was $1.5 million. In less than 5 years, he is getting 10x that. His 1st total salary from the Chiefs was $18 million. See how crazy that works. I mean, his skills speak for themselves.

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How long is Joe Thuney’s contract?

Joe Thuney will be in his last season with the Chiefs next season. He signed a 5-year deal in 2021. He got a $17 million signing bonus which explains the $18 million salary in 2021, along with $2 million in roster bonuses. Over the five years of his deal, he will receive an average annual salary of $16 million each year.

Chiefs have also restructured Thuney’s contract several times, changing the terms of his salary cap. In 2023, the conversion of his salary of $13.05 million into a signing bonus created $8.7 million in cap space. It also happened previously in 2022, allowing them to save an additional $9.64 million.

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With these adjustments, one can say that Thuney is willing to think of the team before his gains, making him a true team player considering himself ‘fortunate‘ to be a part of it. And now they are preparing to rewrite history to achieve the impossible. The 3-peat! So, let’s see how Thuney will perform this Sunday, Feb 9th, 2025.

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Shivangi Agrawal is a Senior NFL Writer at EssentiallySports. She focuses on uncovering NFL stories that resonate with fans, particularly during game-day coverage. Shivangi blends traditional football analysis with entertainment angles and off-season narratives, delivering engaging, journalistically grounded content that goes beyond the field. With eight years of experience in journalism, she has contributed to articles, features, and audience-focused reporting, combining strong storytelling skills with a deep understanding of the NFL and its broader culture.

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