Atlanta Falcons trade for Gervon Dexter and release defensive end Bralen Trice
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Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons acquired defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. from the Chicago Bears on August 30, 2026. In exchange for the 24-year-old lineman, Chicago received cornerback Clark Phillips III and a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. Dexter, a 2023 second-round selection, recorded 11 sacks over the past two seasons and 13.5 sacks during his career. Simultaneously, the Falcons waived defensive end Bralen Trice ahead of the 53-member roster deadline. Trice, a 2024 third-round pick, did not appear in a regular-season game for the team after sustaining injuries during his time with the franchise. The roster moves occur as teams across the NFL trim their lineups before the regular season begins.
- •Atlanta acquired defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. from Chicago.
- •Chicago received cornerback Clark Phillips III and a 2027 fifth-round draft pick.
- •Gervon Dexter Sr. recorded 11 sacks over the last two NFL seasons.
- •The Falcons waived defensive end Bralen Trice after he spent two seasons hampered by injuries.
- •The team is finalizing its 53-man roster ahead of the regular season opener.
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