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Falcons acquire defensive tackle Gervon Dexter from Bears

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:07 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Falcons acquire defensive tackle Gervon Dexter from Bears

Summary

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.

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•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

Latest Updates

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
12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons land new starting defensive tackle in trade with Bears

What they're saying

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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 Sports