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Falcons Trade for Bears DT Dexter
30 Aug
Summary
- Gervon Dexter Sr. traded to Atlanta for Clark Phillips III.
- Dexter was a second-round pick for Chicago in 2023.
- Falcons aim to improve defense with new additions.
The Chicago Bears have traded defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. to the Atlanta Falcons. This transaction, involving cornerback Clark Phillips III and a 2027 fifth-round pick, signals a major defensive reshuffling for the Falcons.
Dexter, a 24-year-old second-round pick from 2023, started 32 games for the Bears. He recorded 115 tackles and 13.5 sacks during his tenure. His move to Atlanta adds to a significantly revamped defensive interior, with the Falcons also acquiring Da'Shawn Hand, Maason Smith, and Chris Williams.
The Bears, meanwhile, added veteran linemen Neville Gallimore and Kentavius Street, alongside rookie Jordan van den Berg, to their interior defensive line. Dexter's departure comes after he left practice with a hamstring injury and has not consistently secured a starting role in training camp.
Atlanta's aggressive move is spearheaded by first-year general manager Ian Cunningham, who was previously assistant general manager in Chicago. The Falcons are striving to break an eight-season losing streak under new leadership, including head coach Kevin Stefanski and president of football operations Matt Ryan.
