The Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason schedule is officially set with the franchise taking on the Cardinals, Seahawks, and Bears in their three preseason tilts. The Chiefs’ preseason is typically more interesting than the average franchise, with the team always offering starters notable reps to get ready for the season. This makes positional battles far tighter in-game action and gives fans a reason for excitement in the glorified dress rehearsals.

It appears to offer the Chiefs an advantage as well, with the team often appearing better prepared for Week 1 than the rest of the league.

This year’s preseason schedule offers an interesting reunion with Super Bowl champion Joe Thuney returning to Kansas City in the final week of preseason action. Thuney is unique in the fact that he was a part of the ned of Tom Brady’s dynasty in New England, winning two Super Bowls with both Brady and Patrick Mahomes. Now, the veteran looks to continue his career in Chicago.

Joe Thuney’s Return to Kansas City is Officially Scheduled

For the Chiefs, the trade made sense with the franchise unable to pay every aging player and keep their dynasty going. Parting ways with Thuney in exchange for an extra fourth-round pick was a solid move as the team continues to reinvent itself on the fly. As long as Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes remain, the rest can be figured out along the way.

Still, Thuney is a respected member of two different dynasties and helped the Chiefs become back-to-back champions. This level of accomplishment demands respect and gives the Chiefs a chance to show their respect for the guard’s contributions ahead of the team’s final preseason game.

Thuney will look to help the former Detroit offensive coordinator turn around a rough start for Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. The Bears made a noted effort to improve in the trenches, bringing in notable names on both sides of the ball. Including paying top dollar for former Atlanta center Drew Dalman. The addition of Thuney is part of an effort to help Williams take that next step with an established leader who remains an important piece of the Chiefs’ recent history.