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Bears Trade Gervon Dexter for Clark Phillips III, Pick

8/30/2026

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Summary

Bears Trade Dexter

The Chicago Bears traded DT Gervon Dexter to Atlanta Falcons for CB Clark Phillips III and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
The Bears must reduce their roster to 53 players by Sunday, Aug. 30, at 6:00 p.m. ET.
Waiver claims close Monday, Aug. 31, at 12 p.m. CT, with results announced an hour later.
Veterans with four accrued seasons become free agents immediately when cut, bypassing waivers.

Summary

Bryant Out

Safety Coby Bryant’s knee injury will likely keep him out for most of the season.
Running back Roschon Johnson is projected to secure the RB3 spot over Salvon Ahmed.
Left tackle Braxton Jones is favored to start until Ozzy Trapilo returns from injury.
Defensive end Marcus Davenport could be cut, while Jamree Kromah is favored to stay on the roster.

History

Historical Context

In 1994 the NFL introduced its first salary cap, limiting teams to $33.8 million and forcing major roster turnover, such as the San Diego Chargers cutting ten starters. The cap reshaped how franchises manage payroll, prompting moves like many teams’ 1994 roster trims. Today the Chicago Bears’ trade of Gervon Dexter and other cuts echo that same fiscal pressure.

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Bears Trade Dexter

The Chicago Bears traded DT Gervon Dexter to Atlanta Falcons for CB Clark Phillips III and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
The Bears must reduce their roster to 53 players by Sunday, Aug. 30, at 6:00 p.m. ET.
Waiver claims close Monday, Aug. 31, at 12 p.m. CT, with results announced an hour later.
Veterans with four accrued seasons become free agents immediately when cut, bypassing waivers.

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