Grading the Bears' trade of Gervon Dexter to the Falcons
The Bears shook up their defensive line Sunday morning by trading Gervon Dexter to the Falcons. Here is our grade of the trade.
The Chicago Bears are in the process of finalizing their roster for the upcoming season, and part of that process includes a trade to the Atlanta Falcons. Defensive tackle Gervon Dexter is being shipped to the Falcons in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick and cornerback Clark Phillips III, according to multiple reports. Dexter, a 2023 second-round pick out of Florida, showed promise during his time with the Bears, culminating in six sacks, 11 QB hits, and six tackles for loss in 2025.
However, with the Bears expected to compete for a division title and the defensive line being a position of concern, they opted to trade Dexter. The addition of free agents, James Lynch, Neville Gallimore, and rookie Jordan van den Berg, along with Dexter's injury, made him expendable. The trade seems like a reasonable move, as the Bears received a fifth-round pick and a cornerback who can provide much-needed depth.
While Dexter's strengths were apparent, his weaknesses and the team's need for a playoff contender outweighed the benefits of retaining him.
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