Falcons DT Gervon Dexter picks new uniform number

The Atlanta Falcons kicked off their cut-down day with a major trade, sending Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round pick to the Chicago Bears in exchange for defensive tackle Gervon Dexter. The team's lack of depth on the interior of the defensive line was a clear weakness going into cut day, but Dexter gives Atlanta a quality starter with ascending talent.

Dexter, 24, started all 17 games for the Bears in 2025, recording a career-high six sacks along with two forced fumbles and 11 QB hits. Now that the Falcons have finished assembling their initial 53-man roster, uniform numbers have been assigned.