Chicago Bears trade DT Dexter to Atlanta Falcons for CB Phillips, 5th rounder

According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the Bears are sending defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. to the Atlanta Falcons for cornerback Clark Phillips and a fifth-round pick.

Dexter was rumored to be on the trade block. He missed several days of practice and the preseason finale. It was unclear if a trade would actually materialize or if Dexter would be a cut candidate.

Dexter, a second-round pick in 2023, played in 49 games with 33 starts. He logged 13.5 sacks, 10 TFL and 42 QB hits. He had a career-high six sacks in 2025.