Five takeaways from Ryan Poles on the Bears’ roster, including the Gervon Dexter trade

We heard from Poles after the team made its cuts and he explained why the roster allowed him to move on from recent picks.

What we learned from Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears, including why Gervon Dexter Sr. was expendable  Chicago Tribune

Bears DT Jordan van den Berg makes Gervon Dexter expendable  ESPN

Atlanta Falcons add DT Gervon Dexter in a trade with the Chicago Bears  Toronto Star

This is a weak grade for the Bears on a big move right before roster cutdowns.

The Falcons brought in an experienced defensive lineman to help bolster a unit that needed reinforcements.

The Bears also receive a fifth-round pick in the deal Aug 30, 2026 at 10:49 am ET • 3 min read More help is on the way for an Atlanta Falcons defensive front in search of reinforcements. The Chicago Bears are set to trade defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. to Atlanta in exchange for cornerback Clark Phillips III and a

Who Won the Gervon Dexter Trade Between Bears and Falcons?  Sports Illustrated

The Bears started cut day with a trade, agreeing to send defensive tackle Gervon Dexter to the Falcons for cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round pick Sunday morning. The Bears added depth to a defensive backs room that desperately needed it. Phillips has started seven games and appeared in 21 more in three se