Falcons Trade for Bears DT Gervon Dexter Sr.

The Atlanta Falcons have acquired defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. from the Chicago Bears in a trade that was finalized on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The deal, reported by multiple outlets, sends cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round draft pick to Chicago in exchange for Dexter, a productive starter for the Bears over the past two seasons. The trade comes just ahead of NFL roster cutdowns and addresses specific needs for both teams. For the Bears, the move provides a needed boost to a secondary that has been plagued by injuries during training camp. Cornerback Kyler Gordon missed the entire preseason with an injury, and Tyrique Stevenson has dealt with multiple ailments.