Chicago Bears reach 53-man roster limit following personnel cuts

The Chicago Bears finalized their 53-man roster this weekend after trimming the squad to meet the league-mandated limit. As part of the transition, the team traded defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round pick. Wide receiver Kiran Amegadjie was waived, as was cornerback Terell Smith. Among the remaining players, Kyler Gordon and Noah Sewell were placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, requiring both to miss at least the first four regular-season games. General manager Ryan Poles noted the difficulty of the roster decisions given the depth and player development currently within the organization. The team enters the regular season with a focus on integrating new defensive additions including Kentavius Street and Neville Gallimore.

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