Bears' Gervon Dexter suffers hamstring injury amid trade talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 5:20 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter is dealing with a hamstring injury that prevents him from participating in joint practices with the Tennessee Titans and the upcoming preseason game. This injury complicates trade discussions as the Bears explore options for moving Dexter before the start of the regular season. Currently in the last year of his rookie contract, Dexter's recovery timeline remains uncertain, which will delay any potential trade. His backup, Shemar Turner, is also sidelined with a knee injury.
- •Dexter out for practices and preseason game due to injury
- •Bears open to trading Dexter before regular season
- •Turner is sidelined as Dexter's backup with an injury
- •Dexter in last year of rookie contract with Bears
- •Recovery timeline for Dexter remains unclear
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Bears DT has a frustrating injury right as team tries to trade him
"Here's what we know about Gervon Dexter's new injury as he becomes the subject of Bears trade rumors.
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