# Gervon Dexter Sr.

NFL player. Position: **DT**. Team: **ATL**.

## Quick Facts

- **Position:** DT (Defensive Tackle)
- **Team:** ATL (Atlanta Falcons)
- **Draft:** 2023, 2nd round, Chicago Bears
- **Age:** 24

## 2026 Outlook

Gervon Dexter Sr. was traded from the Chicago Bears to the Atlanta Falcons on August 30, 2026. The Falcons sent cornerback Clark Phillips III and a 5th-round draft pick to acquire Dexter, who was a starter for the Bears over the past two seasons, accumulating 11 sacks combined during that span. The trade represented a notable move by Falcons GM Ian Cunningham, who was the Bears' assistant GM when they selected Dexter in 2023. At 6'6" and 326 lbs, Dexter brings a big, physical presence to the Falcons' interior defensive line, which struggled against the run last season. The Falcons had also acquired Maason Smith and signed Da'Shawn Hand and Chris Williams in the offseason, but Hand suffered a leg injury early in training camp. Dexter will compete for a starting role at defensive tackle for Atlanta. He is in the final season of his rookie contract (per Sources: Falcons add Gervon Dexter Sr. in trade with Bears).

## Role / Depth Chart

Starting defensive tackle for Atlanta Falcons. Expected to anchor the interior of the defensive line.

## Injury Status

Suffered a hamstring injury during Bears practice on Tuesday (August 27, 2026). Did not travel with the Bears for their joint practice and preseason finale against the Titans. Status and severity unknown at time of trade to Atlanta.

## Recent News

- 2026-08-30 — Sources: Falcons add Gervon Dexter Sr. in trade with Bears (Sources: Falcons add Gervon Dexter Sr. in trade with Bears)
- 2026-08-30 — Bears to trade DT Gervon Dexter to Falcons for CB Clark Phillips and 5th-round pick (Bears to trade DT Gervon Dexter to Falcons for CB Clark Phillips and 5th-round pick)
- 2026-08-30 — TRADE: Bears Dealing DT Gervon Dexter To Falcons (TRADE: Bears Dealing DT Gervon Dexter To Falcons)
- 2026-08-30 — 2026 NFL offseason trade grades: Broderick Jones, Tutu Atwell (2026 NFL offseason trade grades: Broderick Jones, Tutu Atwell)

## Open Questions

- Will the hamstring injury impact Gervon Dexter's availability for the Falcons' Week 1 game?
- Can Dexter replicate his 11-sack performance from two years in Chicago with his new team?

## Sources

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