According to multiple reports, the Falcons will send cornerback Clark Phillips and a fifth-round pick to Chicago in exchange for Dexter. The disclosure states: the Falcons are sending Clark Phillips and a fifth-round pick to the Bears in return for DT Gervon Dexter.
Dexter, entering the final year of his rookie contract, has been a key starter on the Bears’ defense. He occupies a position where Chicago has notable uncertainty after a season in which the team struggled to rush the passer and defend the run.
Last season, Chicago ranked near the bottom of the league in sacks and run defense. Among interior linemen, Dexter led the group with six sacks; several teammates recorded 1.5 sacks or fewer.
The situation surrounding Dexter’s future has drawn attention, given his role as a core defender for Chicago and the Bears’ need to bolster both interior pressure and run-stopping effectiveness.
Note: This report consolidates publicly reported details of the proposed trade. The deal’s final terms are subject to league verification and completion of standard transactional procedures.
