# Chicago Bears trade Gervon Dexter to Atlanta Falcons

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chicago-bears-trade-gervon-dexter-sr
> Updated: 2026-08-30T16:07:49.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The Chicago Bears finalized their 53-man roster by trading defensive tackle Gervon Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons. In exchange for the former second-round pick, who recorded six sacks and 44 tackles the previous season, the Falcons sent cornerback Clark Phillips III and a 2027 fifth-round draft pick to Chicago. The trade, which is pending physicals, moves Dexter into the final year of his rookie contract.

The move is expected to increase playing time for rookie Jordan van den Berg in Chicago, while providing depth to an Atlanta secondary. For the Bears, the acquisition of Phillips is intended to bolster a secondary currently facing injuries to players such as Kyler Gordon and Coby Bryant.

Alongside the trade, the Bears signed 11 players to their practice squad, including defensive lineman Marcus Davenport and offensive tackle Christian Jones, reflecting a focus on depth under head coach Ben Johnson.

## Claims

- The Chicago Bears received cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round draft pick in exchange for Dexter. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Gervon Dexter Sr. recorded 44 tackles and six sacks in 17 games last season. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Gervon Dexter Sr. is entering the final year of his rookie contract. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The trade allows rookie Jordan van den Berg to take a more prominent role on the Bears' defensive line. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Chicago Bears have finalized their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Atlanta Falcons acquired defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. from the Chicago Bears. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-30: Chicago Bears trade Gervon Dexter to Atlanta Falcons

The Chicago Bears traded defensive tackle Gervon Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons for cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round pick as they finalized their 53-man roster.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chicago-bears-trade-dt-gervon-dexter-sr-to-atlanta-falcons

### 2026-08-25: Chicago Bears consider trading defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr

The Chicago Bears are reportedly considering trading defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. to acquire draft capital or high-profile talent before he reaches free agency.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chicago-bears-consider-trading-defensive-tackle-gervon-dexter-sr

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