Falcons Trade for Gervon Dexter | NFL News

The Falcons just pulled off a savvy defensive trade, sending cornerback Clark Phillips and a fifth-round pick to the Bears for Gervon Dexter Sr.—a second-round draft pick they know well from their own front office. Dexter, who racked up six sacks and 44 tackles last season, arrives at a critical moment as Atlanta deals with injuries to key edge rushers. With the run defense ranked dead last last year, Dexter’s proven sack ability and tackling skills could be the missing piece. He’ll face immediate pressure to make an impact against Pittsburgh on opening day—can he deliver?

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