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.

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 brand endorsements.

What is Joe Thuney’s net worth?

Delivering consistent on-field performance, Joe Thuney has accumulated a solid net worth of $7 million. And, it is at par with the league’s top guards. As 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.

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 2024, 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, a $10.97 million signing bonus, along with $2 million in roster bonuses. Together, it helped him boost his earnings last year. 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.

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.