Bears to Trade DT Gervon Dexter to Falcons for CB Clark Phillips and Fifth-Round Pick
The Chicago Bears traded defensive tackle Gervon Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons for cornerback Clark Phillips and a fifth-round pick ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. Dexter, a 2023 second-round pick, started all 19 games for Chicago last season and measures 6-foot-6, 326 pounds.
The Chicago Bears traded defensive tackle Gervon Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons for cornerback Clark Phillips and a fifth-round pick on Sunday afternoon, just hours before the 6 p.m. ET cutdown deadline, according to Yahoo NFL and CBS Sports.
Dexter, selected by the Bears in the 2023 NFL Draft in the second round, started all 19 games for Chicago last season. The defensive tackle measures 6-foot-6 and weighs 326 pounds, per Sporting News.
The trade addresses contrasting roster needs as both teams finalize their 53-man rosters. The Falcons acquire a starting-caliber interior lineman at a discount, while the Bears add a cornerback and free a roster spot in the process.
The Bears traded 2023 second-round pick Gervon Dexter to the Falcons for cornerback Clark Phillips and a fifth-round pick on cutdown day.
Gervon Dexter, a starting defensive tackle for the Bears, moves to Atlanta in exchange for cornerback Clark Phillips and a fifth-round pick on cutdown day. Watch for both teams' updated roster compositions and whether either franchise addresses remaining depth needs before the deadline.
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