The Atlanta Falcons are acquiring defensive tackle Gervon Dexter from the Chicago Bears for defensive back Clark Phillips and a fifth-round pick, sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Dexter is entering the final year of his rookie deal after being selected in the second round of the 2023 draft. He was rumored to be a possible trade candidate after the two sides couldn’t agree on a new contract.
The 24-year-old recorded 44 tackles, 11 quarterback hits, and six sacks in 17 games last season. His 35 pressures and 25 hurries were both second on Chicago, behind only Montez Sweat, according to TruMedia.
Dexter heading to Atlanta leaves veteran Grady Jarrett and Neville Gallimore as the Bears’ starting defensive tackles. Shemar Turner, a second-round selection in last year’s draft, is still on the physically unable to perform list with two weeks until Chicago’s season opener. Jordan van den Berg is also pushing for playing time after being selected in the sixth round of this year’s draft.
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