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Bears Trade DT Gervon Dexter Sr. to Falcons for a Cornerback and Draft Pick
- On Sunday morning, the Chicago Bears traded defensive tackle Gervon Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons for cornerback Clark Phillips III and a 2027 fifth-round pick ahead of roster cut-down deadlines.
- Facing significant secondary injuries to Kyler Gordon and Coby Bryant, the Bears prioritized cornerback depth while moving Dexter, who was entering the final year of his rookie contract and had been a trade candidate.
- Last season, Dexter recorded 44 tackles and 6 sacks, while Phillips, a 2023 fourth-round pick, allowed a 74.4% completion rate in his last full season in 2024 before missing most of last year with a triceps injury.
- Falcons General Manager Ian Cunningham, formerly a Bears assistant, orchestrated the acquisition to strengthen Atlanta's interior defensive line run defense and reunite with Dexter, whom he helped scout during his Chicago tenure.
- Chicago will now rely on interior depth pieces Jordan van den Berg, Neville Gallimore, and Kentavius Street to replace Dexter's production, with Coach Ben Johnson praising van den Berg's athleticism amid the thinner defensive front.
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Chicago Bears trade DT Gervon Dexter Sr. to the Atlanta Falcons for CB Clark Phillips III and a 5th-round pick
The Chicago Bears on Sunday traded defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. to the Atlanta Falcons for cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round draft pick.
·Chicago, United States
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