History of Joe Thuney in Timeline

Joseph "Joe" Thuney is an American professional football guard currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. Prior to his NFL career, he played college football at NC State University. Thuney was drafted into the NFL by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He's a highly regarded offensive lineman known for his durability and skill.

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Full Timeline

1979: Jim Ritcher Named All-American

In 1979, Jim Ritcher was named an All-American, the last offensive lineman for NC State to receive this honor before Thuney.

November 18, 1992: Joe Thuney's Birth

On November 18, 1992, Joseph Thuney was born. He is a professional football guard.

2016: Drafted by the Patriots and starting role

In 2016, Thuney was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round. He won the starting left guard spot, playing all 16 regular-season games and starting all three postseason games.

February 5, 2017: Won Super Bowl LI

On February 5, 2017, Thuney and the Patriots won Super Bowl LI, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34–28 in overtime. The PFWA also named Thuney to its 2016 All-Rookie Team at guard.

2018: Started all 16 games and won Super Bowl

In 2018, Thuney started all 16 games at left guard for the Patriots and won Super Bowl LIII, marking his third Super Bowl appearance in his first three seasons. The Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13–3.

March 16, 2020: Franchise Tagged by Patriots

On March 16, 2020, the Patriots placed the franchise tag on Thuney.

March 20, 2020: Signed Franchise Tag

On March 20, 2020, Joe Thuney signed the franchise tag with the Patriots.

2020: Played center for the Patriots

In 2020, Thuney played center for the Patriots' Week 3 game against the Las Vegas Raiders due to David Andrews being on injured reserve.

March 18, 2021: Signed with Kansas City Chiefs

On March 18, 2021, Thuney signed a five-year, $80 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.

2022: Played Left Guard and won Super Bowl LVII

In 2022, Thuney played left guard for the Chiefs and won Super Bowl LVII, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 38–35. This marked his third Super Bowl ring, his first with the Chiefs.

2023: Named First-team All-Pro and Pectoral Injury

In 2023, Thuney was named First-team All-Pro. During the Divisional Round against the Buffalo Bills, Thuney sustained a pectoral injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the playoffs, but the Chiefs still won Super Bowl LVIII.