Falcons acquire defensive tackle Gervon Dexter from Bears
11 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons have traded cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round pick to the Chicago Bears for defensive tackle Gervon Dexter. Dexter, a 6-foot-6, 325-pound player, started all 17 games for the Bears last season and recorded 44 tackles and six sacks. The move reflects the Falcons' need for interior defensive line support as they finalize their roster ahead of the upcoming season. This trade follows the Falcons trimming 11 players from their roster in preparation for the cut deadline.
- •Falcons trade Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round pick to Bears
- •Gervon Dexter started all games for Bears last season
- •Dexter recorded 44 tackles and six sacks in 2025
- •Falcons have trimmed 11 players from their roster ahead of the cut deadline
- •New GM Ian Cunningham was involved in drafting Dexter
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons' trade with Bears ranked among biggest cut day surprises
- 12:32 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons DT Gervon Dexter picks new uniform number
- 7:26 PMYahoo Sports — Former Florida Gators DT Gervon Dexter Sr. traded to Atlanta Falcons
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Falcons add DT Gervon Dexter in a trade with the Chicago Bears
- 2:49 PMCBS NFL — Bears-Falcons trade grades: Gervon Dexter Sr. bolsters Atlanta's defensive front, Chicago adds CB depth
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Grading the Bears' trade of Gervon Dexter to the Falcons
- 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Reports: Bears trade DL Gervon Dexter to Falcons for CB, 5th-round draft pick
- 1:07 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears trade DT Dexter to Atlanta Falcons for CB Phillips, 5th rounder
"The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to acquire defensive tackle Gervon Dexter in a trade with the Chicago Bears. The Falcons are sending cornerback Clark Phillips and a fifth-round pick to the Bears for Dexter, who had a career-high six sacks in 17 games last season. Dexter, who turns 25 in October, is going into the last year of his rookie contract.
"The Chicago Bears are sending fourth-year defensive lineman Gervon Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons for cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round draft pick, NFL Senior Insider Adam Schefter reported early Sunday morning, citing sources, including Dexter's agent, Drew Rosenhaus.
"The Bears shook up their defensive line Sunday morning by trading Gervon Dexter to the Falcons. Here is our grade of the trade.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 5:30 PMFalcons' trade with Bears ranked among biggest cut day surprises
Bleacher Report shocked by Chicago trading DT Gervon Dexter to Atlanta
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 12:32 PMFalcons DT Gervon Dexter picks new uniform number
Atlanta traded Dexter in a trade with the Chicago Bears.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 7:26 PMFormer Florida Gators DT Gervon Dexter Sr. traded to Atlanta Falcons
Former Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. was traded from the Chicago Bears to the Atlanta Falcons.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 10:06 PMAtlanta Falcons add DT Gervon Dexter in a trade with the Chicago Bears
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to acquire defensive tackle Gervon Dexter in a trade with the Chicago Bears. The Falcons are sending cornerback Clark Phillips and a fifth-round pick to the Bears for Dexter, who had a career-high six sacks in 17 games last season. Dexter, who turns 25 in October, is going into the last year of his rookie contract.
- CBS NFLAug 30, 2026, 2:49 PMBears-Falcons trade grades: Gervon Dexter Sr. bolsters Atlanta's defensive front, Chicago adds CB depth
The Bears also receive a fifth-round pick in the deal
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 2:10 PMGrading the Bears' trade of Gervon Dexter to the Falcons
The Bears shook up their defensive line Sunday morning by trading Gervon Dexter to the Falcons. Here is our grade of the trade.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 1:20 PMReports: Bears trade DL Gervon Dexter to Falcons for CB, 5th-round draft pick
The Chicago Bears are sending fourth-year defensive lineman Gervon Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons for cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round draft pick, NFL Senior Insider Adam Schefter reported early Sunday morning, citing sources, including Dexter's agent, Drew Rosenhaus.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 1:07 PMChicago Bears trade DT Dexter to Atlanta Falcons for CB Phillips, 5th rounder
The Bears traded Gervon Dexter for corner depth. @SamHouseholder has the details.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 12:50 PMFalcons land new starting defensive tackle in trade with Bears
The Falcons have traded Clark Phillips III and 5th-round pick to the Bears for DT Gervon Dexter
- Suntimes.comAug 30, 2026, 12:41 PMBears trade DT Gervon Dexter to Falcons for CB Clark Phillips III, draft pick - Chicago Sun-Times
Phillips adds defensive back depth to a room that needs it.
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