India, May 20 -- Joe Thuney and the Bears have reached a two-year agreement, according to Mike McCartney, the guard's agent. Thuney will earn $51 million over the next three years with a $33.5 million signing bonus under the terms of the new two-year contract, which is valued at $35 million, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero said on Tuesday.

Thuney will remain with the team through the 2027 season thanks to the $33.5 million guaranteed contract. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Thuney, 32, would make the most money of any player in NFL history if he fulfills the terms of the contract.

Before this extension, Thuney, who is scheduled to earn $16 million in the final year of his contract, was already earning amon...